re·al·ize
(rḗə-līź)
[French réaliser, from Old French, from real, real; see real1.]
verb: -ized, -iz·ing, -iz·es.
transitive verb
- To comprehend completely or correctly.
- To bring into reality; make real: He finally realized his lifelong ambition to learn how to play the violin.
- To make realistic: a film that realizes court life of the 17th century.
- To obtain or achieve, as gain or profit: She realized a substantial return on the investment.
- 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