Definitions for realize
ˈri əˌlaɪzre·al·ize

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. recognize, recognise, realize, realise, agnize, agniseverb

   be fully aware or cognizant of

2. understand, realize, realise, seeverb

   perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

   "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea"

3. realize, realise, actualize, actualise, substantiateverb

   make real or concrete; give reality or substance to

   "our ideas must be substantiated into actions"

4. gain, take in, clear, make, earn, realize, realise, pull in, bring inverb

   earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

   "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month"

5. realize, realiseverb

   convert into cash; of goods and property

6. realize, realiseverb

   expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass

Wiktionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. realizeverb

   To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into the actual; to bring into concrete existence; to accomplish.

   The objectives of the project were never fully realized.

   Etymology: Attested since 1610, from réaliser, from real, from reel, from realis, from res; as if .

2. realizeverb

   To become aware of a fact or situation.

   He realized that he had left his umbrella on the train.

   Etymology: Attested since 1610, from réaliser, from real, from reel, from realis, from res; as if .

3. realizeverb

   To cause to seem real; to impress upon the mind as actual; to feel vividly or strongly; to make one's own in apprehension or experience.

   Etymology: Attested since 1610, from réaliser, from real, from reel, from realis, from res; as if .

4. realizeverb

   To acquire as an actual possession; to obtain as the result of plans and efforts; to gain; to get

   to realize large profits from a speculation.

   Etymology: Attested since 1610, from réaliser, from real, from reel, from realis, from res; as if .

5. realizeverb

   To convert any kind of property into money, especially property representing investments, as shares, bonds, etc.

   Etymology: Attested since 1610, from réaliser, from real, from reel, from realis, from res; as if .

6. realizeverb

   To convert into real property; to make real estate of.

   Etymology: Attested since 1610, from réaliser, from real, from reel, from realis, from res; as if .

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Realizeverb

   to make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into the actual; to bring into concrete existence; to effectuate; to accomplish; as, to realize a scheme or project

   Etymology: [Cf. F. raliser.]

2. Realizeverb

   to cause to seem real; to impress upon the mind as actual; to feel vividly or strongly; to make one's own in apprehension or experience

   Etymology: [Cf. F. raliser.]

3. Realizeverb

   to convert into real property; to make real estate of; as, to realize his fortune

   Etymology: [Cf. F. raliser.]

4. Realizeverb

   to acquire as an actual possession; to obtain as the result of plans and efforts; to gain; to get; as, to realize large profits from a speculation

   Etymology: [Cf. F. raliser.]

5. Realizeverb

   to convert into actual money; as, to realize assets

   Etymology: [Cf. F. raliser.]

6. Realizeverb

   to convert any kind of property into money, especially property representing investments, as shares in stock companies, bonds, etc

   Etymology: [Cf. F. raliser.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. realize

   To feel, know and be aware of intuitively.

   They did realize how blessed they are to be getting married.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 22, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Commerce
   • Get
   • Sell

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'realize' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1233

2. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'realize' in Verbs Frequency: #353

How to pronounce realize?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of realize in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of realize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of realize in a Sentence

1. Rob Bishop:

   It's not the end of the world, market forces, as long as they realize we're moving forward to a solution and we're close to it, I think that would mitigate against anything that would be negative that would impact the entire market.

2. Winston Churchill:

   Never, never, never believe any war will be smooth and easy, or that anyone who embarks on the strange voyage can measure the tides and hurricanes he will encounter. The statesman who yields to war fever must realize that once the signal is given, he is no longer the master of policy but the slave of unforeseeable and uncontrollable events.

3. Lois McMaster Bujold:

   Some men just aren't cut out for paternity. Better they should realize it before and not after they become responsible for a son.

4. Abe Hagenston:

   I've rebuilt my life a few times but this time I'm not getting it, people don't realize how tough it is to come from nothing when you don't have any family or any friends.

5. Kiaran McLaughlin:

   Once you get there and realize they are fine without medication and they can run without being treated, you learn quick it’s somewhat overrated with medications.

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