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   realize

   /ˈrɪəlʌɪz/

   verb

   • 1. become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly: "he realized his mistake at once" Similar registerperceivediscernbe/become aware of (the fact that)be/become conscious of (the fact that)noticeunderstandgrasptake incomprehendseerecognizework outfathom (out)appreciateascertainapprehendbe/become cognizant ofknowconceivediscoverfindsee the lightinformal:latch on tocotton on tocatch on totumble togetfigure outget a fix onwrap one's mind aroundget the messageget the picturehave an aha momenttwigsusssavvyrare:cognize
   • 2. cause to happen: "his worst fears have been realized"
   • ▪ achieve (something desired or anticipated); fulfil: "it is only now that she is beginning to realize her potential" Similar fulfilachieveaccomplishmake realmake a realitymake happenmake concretebring to fruitionbring aboutbring offconsummateperformcarry outcarry throughexecuteactualizeeffectrare:effectuatereify
   • 3. give actual or physical form to: "the stage designs have been beautifully realized"
   • ▪ use (a linguistic feature) in a particular spoken or written form: "the item can be realized with a fully low front vowel"
   • ▪ add to or complete (a piece of music left sparsely notated by the composer): "other reconstruction work has involved realizing short score into full score"
   • 4. make (a profit) from a transaction: "she realized a profit of $100,000" Similar makeobtainclearacquiregainbring inreapearnreturnproducebe sold forsell forfetchgo forgetmakenet
   • ▪ be sold for: "the drawings are expected to realize £500,000"
   • ▪ convert (an asset) into cash: "he realized all the assets in her trust fund" Similar cash inconvert into cashliquidatecapitalize

   Word Origin early 17th century: from real1, on the pattern of French réaliser.

   Derivatives

   • 1. realizer noun

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   What does realize mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! REALIZE definition: 1. to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly: 2. to achieve something you were hoping for: 3…. Learn more.

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   What does realized mean?

   • 1. to know; to understand. I realize that I can't have everything I want; I realized my mistake. 2. to make real; to make (something) come true. He realized his ambition to become an astronaut; My worst fears were realized.

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   What does it mean if you realize something is true?

   • If you realize that something is true, you become aware of that fact or understand it. As soon as we realised something was wrong, we moved the children away. [VERB that] People don't realize how serious this recession has actually been. [VERB wh] Once they realised their mistake the phone was reconnected again. [VERB noun]

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   What happens when you realize something?

   • When you realize something, you become fully aware of what is happening, like when you realize all the people in your basement who are smiling at you and starting to sing to you are there because it's your birthday. Surprise!

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   What does the term 'real' mean?

   • 1. To comprehend completely or correctly. 2. To bring into reality; make real: He finally realized his lifelong ambition to learn how to play the violin. 3. To make realistic: a film that realizes court life of the 1600s. 4. To obtain or achieve, as gain or profit: She realized a substantial return on the investment.

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   What does it mean if a design is realized?

   • If your hopes, desires, or fears are realized, the things that you hope for, desire, or fear actually happen. When someone realizes a design or an idea, they make or organize something based on that design or idea. Various textile techniques will be explored to realise design possibilities. [VERB noun]

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREALIZE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REALIZE definition: 1. to understand a situation, sometimes suddenly: 2. to achieve something you were hoping for: 3…. Learn more.

   • English (US)

     REALIZE meaning: 1. to understand a situation, sometimes...

   • Traditional

     REALIZE translate: 意識到, 明白;認識到;意識到, 實現, 實現；使變為事實；使發生, 錢,...

   • Realize: Arabic Translation

     REALIZE translate: يُدْرِك, يُحقِّق . Learn more in the...

   • Znaczenie Realize, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     REALIZE definicja: 1. to understand a situation, sometimes...

   • Realize: German Translation

     REALIZE translate: erkennen, verwirklichen, erzielen. Learn...

   • Realize: Korean Translation

     REALIZE translate: 깨닫다, 실현하다. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Realize: French Translation

     REALIZE translate: réaliser, se rendre compte, réaliser,...

   • Realize: Polish Translation

     REALIZE translate: uświadamiać sobie, zdawać sobie sprawę ,...

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   The meaning of REALIZE is to bring into concrete existence : accomplish. How to use realize in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Realize.

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   verb. 1. (when tr, may take a clause as object) to become conscious or aware of (something) 2. (tr, often passive) to bring (a plan, ambition, etc) to fruition; make actual or concrete. 3. (transitive) to give (something, such as a drama or film) the appearance of reality.

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   When you realize something, you become fully aware of what is happening, like when you realize all the people in your basement who are smiling at you and starting to sing to you are there because it's your birthday.

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   1. To comprehend completely or correctly. 2. To bring into reality; make real: He finally realized his lifelong ambition to learn how to play the violin. 3. To make realistic: a film that realizes court life of the 1600s. 4. To obtain or achieve, as gain or profit: She realized a substantial return on the investment. 5.

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   REALIZE definition: 1. to notice or understand something that you did not notice or understand before: 2. to achieve…. Learn more.