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
noun -sh(ə-w)ə-lə-
Synonyms
- appear
- arise
- begin
- break
- commence
- dawn
- engender
- form
- materialize
- originate
- set in
- spring
- start
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Example Sentences
several years passed before any profits from the enterprise actualized
Recent Examples on the Web The 100 percent grenache rosé bursts with fresh summer fruits, like rhubarb and strawberries, to actualize Walsh’s description, produced with grapes grown and picked specifically for rosé wines. 
Jillian Dara, Forbes, 8 June 2022 The Space Coast was Ground Zero during the Cold War, attracting some of the nation’s brightest engineers, scientists, and NASA’s best to actualize the American dream of walking on the moon. Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2022 There was a newfound hope that Jagari and Mwondela may finally actualize their long-defunct dream of a career in music. Morena Duwe, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2022 An Egyptian drama about a woman who is still trying to self-actualize while raising two kids and keeping their lives together. Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2022 Like a sunflower is designed to need a certain amount of sun, water, nutrients, and space to grow, humans also have natural and innate needs that directly impact our ability to actualize our full potential. Jeanet Wade, Forbes, 15 Nov. 2021 Once, English people taught Americans how to self-actualize—think Mary Poppins or Batman’s Alfred. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 10 Aug. 2021 Once, English people taught Americans how to self-actualize—think Mary Poppins or Batman’s Alfred. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 10 Aug. 2021 Mark really helped me and guided me through this process of being able to actualize my songs into recordings. Dominique Moreno, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2021 See More
Jillian Dara, Forbes, 8 June 2022 The Space Coast was Ground Zero during the Cold War, attracting some of the nation’s brightest engineers, scientists, and NASA’s best to actualize the American dream of walking on the moon. Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2022 There was a newfound hope that Jagari and Mwondela may finally actualize their long-defunct dream of a career in music. Morena Duwe, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2022 An Egyptian drama about a woman who is still trying to self-actualize while raising two kids and keeping their lives together. Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2022 Like a sunflower is designed to need a certain amount of sun, water, nutrients, and space to grow, humans also have natural and innate needs that directly impact our ability to actualize our full potential. Jeanet Wade, Forbes, 15 Nov. 2021 Once, English people taught Americans how to self-actualize—think Mary Poppins or Batman’s Alfred. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 10 Aug. 2021 Once, English people taught Americans how to self-actualize—think Mary Poppins or Batman’s Alfred. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 10 Aug. 2021 Mark really helped me and guided me through this process of being able to actualize my songs into recordings. Dominique Moreno, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2021 See More 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
actualization
noun
as in realization
the state of being actual or complete an operatic performance that was the long-promised actualization of her musical potential Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- realization
- accomplishment
- achievement
- fulfillment
- success
- fulfilment
- attainment
- fruition
- actuality
- consummation
- pass
- triumph
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- naught
- failure
- nonfulfillment
- defeat
- nought
- fizzle
- nonsuccess