actualize

verb

ac·​tu·​al·​ize ˈak-ch(ə-w)ə-ˌlīz 

-sh(ə-w)ə-ˌlīz

actualized; actualizing

transitive verb

: to make actual : realize

intransitive verb

: to become actual

actualization

ˌak-ch(ə-w)ə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

-sh(ə-w)ə-lə-

noun

Synonyms

• appear
• arise
• begin
• break
• commence
• dawn
• engender
• form
• materialize
• originate
• set in
• spring
• start

Examples of actualize in a Sentence

several years passed before any profits from the enterprise actualized

Recent Examples on the Web

And as The Athletic reported on Friday, Redick’s job is safe, and the Lakers remain confident in him actualizing his potential as a promising young coach who had, all things considered, a successful debut season. —Jovan Buha, New York Times, 3 May 2025

If the ban is ever actualized, millions of users and creators would be left with no choice but to look for other alternatives, and social media platforms overall may experience a significant shift. —Bobir Akilkhanov, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025

Take baby steps toward actualizing a long-term aspiration as Mercury and Jupiter harmonize. —Usa Today, USA Today, 5 May 2025

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Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from French actualiser, from actuel actual + -iser -ize

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Phrases Containing actualize

• self-actualize

Rhymes for actualize

• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize
• democratize