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Synonyms
re·al·ize (rḗə-līź)

[French réaliser, from Old French, from real, real; see real1.]

verb: -ized, -iz·ing, -iz·es. 

transitive verb 

  1. To comprehend completely or correctly.
  2. To bring into reality; make real: He finally realized his lifelong ambition to learn how to play the violin.
  3. To make realistic: a film that realizes court life of the 17th century.
  4. To obtain or achieve, as gain or profit: She realized a substantial return on the investment.
  5. To bring in (a sum) as profit by sale.

intransitive verb 

To exchange holdings or goods for money.

derivatives

réal·iźa·ble
adjective
réal·iźer
noun