Definition of realize
realized
;realizing
transitive verb
1a : to bring into concrete existence : accomplish finally realized her goalb : to cause to seem real : make appear real a book in which the characters are carefully realized
2a : to convert into actual money realized assetsb : 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
realizer
nounFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of realize in a Sentence
They did not realize the risk that was involved.
He finally realized the scope of the problem.
She realizes how much things have changed.
Do you realize how difficult that stunt is?
You just have to realize that you can't always get what you want.
She slowly realized what he was trying to say.
He realized a lifelong dream by winning an Olympic medal.
He finally realized his ambition to start his own business.
Recent Examples of realize from the Web
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The work, Jay soon realized, had just begun to mold his son, the one who garnered his nickname after weighing 13 pounds at birth with cheeks rolling over his chin, into a college prospect.
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A representative of the Ramona planning group, which has been studying the issue for months, had suggested building a 177-car parking lot on the county land, not realizing the fire helicopter used it.
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This thing realizes every last inch and penny of the Corvette’s otherwise untouchable performance.
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If realized, the talks would be the first inter-Korean dialogue since December 2015.
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After he was introduced to the structure, camaraderie, and training, Noah realized that the military was a perfect fit for him.
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Afshari said the biggest problem has been the mortgage holders didn't realize the stable and adjoining covered riding ring are located on the property.
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This photo were realized during winter in East Greenland, which is one of the most remote places on Earth.
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Many students do fail to realize that second-tier colleges can be as admissions-competitive as first tier schools and that each year the gap in admissions percentages is narrowing.
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Origin and Etymology of realize
French réaliser, from Middle French realiser, from real real
Synonym Discussion of realize
REALIZE Defined for English Language Learners
realize
playDefinition of realize for English Language Learners
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: to understand or become aware of (something)
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: to cause (something) to become real
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: to achieve (something, such as a goal, dream, etc.)
REALIZE Defined for Kids
realize
playDefinition of realize for Students
realized
;realizing
1 : to be aware of : understand Do they realize the danger?
2 : to bring into being : accomplish The war looked like my chance to realize my old dream of flying. — Richard Peck, A Long Way from Chicago
3 : to get as a result of effort : gain Will your business realize a profit?
Law Dictionary
realize
playLegal Definition of realize
realized
realizing
1 : to convert into money
2 : to obtain or incur (as a gain or loss) especially as the result of a sale, exchange, or other disposition of an asset realized a loss when the house was sold — compare recognize
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