realized; realizing
Definition of realize
1a
: to bring into concrete existence : accomplish
finally realized her goal
b
: to cause to seem real : make appear real
a book in which the characters are carefully realized
2a
: to convert into actual money
realized assets
b
: to bring or get by sale, investment, or effort : gain
realized a large profit
3
: to conceive vividly as real : be fully aware of
did not realize the risk she was taking
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The first known use of realize was circa 1611
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