Meaning of realize in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈri(ə)ˌlaɪz/

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  1. Verb

    realize

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from real, on the pattern of French réaliser

    Definitions

    1. be fully aware or cognizant of
  2. 2. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

    Examples

    • « 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. 3. make real or concrete

    Examples

    • « give reality or substance to »
    • « our ideas must be substantiated into actions »
  4. 4. earn on some commercial or business transaction

    Examples

    • « 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. 5. convert into cash

    Examples

    • « of goods and property »
  6. 6. expand or complete (a thorough-based part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass