realize
(verb)
verb
1. be fully aware or cognizant of
Similar word(s): agnise, agnize, realise, recognise, recognize
Definition categories: cognition, cognise, cognize, know
2. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
- Does she realize how important this decision is?
Similar word(s): realise, see, understand
Definition categories: cognition
3. make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
Similar word(s): actualise, actualize, realise, substantiate
Definition categories: creation, create, make
4. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
Similar word(s): clear, earn, gain, make, realise
Definition categories: possession, acquire, get
5. convert into cash; of goods and property
Similar word(s): realise
Definition categories: possession, sell
6. expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass
Similar word(s): realise
Definition categories: creation, harmonise, harmonize
Sentences with realize as a verb:
- The objectives of the project were never fully realized.
- He realized that he had left his umbrella on the train.
- to realize large profits from a speculation
- Profits from the investment can be realized at any time by selling the shares.