realize
verb
re·al·ize ˈrē-ə-ˌlīz 
realized; realizing
transitive verb
1
a
: 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
2
a
: 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
realizable
ˌrē-ə-ˈlī-zə-bəl
adjective realizer noun
Synonyms
- ascertain
- catch on (to)
- discover
- find out
- get on (to)
- hear
- learn
- see
- wise (up)
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Example Sentences
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. See More
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Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 Sep. 2022 The next step is using the app to configure the power button, which also serves as a thumbprint reader—a setup that should make the bike somewhat less prone to theft, should anyone realize its function before trying to pedal off. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022 But since Stolp’s discovery of the hunter Bdellovibrio, scientists have come to realize predatory bacteria are diverse, important and potentially useful. Jennifer Frazer, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2022 Wise managers realize that employee morale and productivity can slump when a new employee’s initial romance with their job or company fades. Lynne Curry | Alaska Workplace, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Sep. 2022 As the Upstate New York metropolis slowly awakens again, people have come to realize that all that downtime helped preserve the city's classic architecture. Joe Yogerst, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 Our mission at Envigo is to help our customers realize the full potential of their scientific and medical research, which ultimately contributes to significant improvements in the lives of people and animals. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 Around age 20, Camo came to realize that judgment of her looks says more how their character than hers. Devon Abelman, Allure, 1 Sep. 2022 PwC’s Cloud Business Survey found that more than half (53%) of companies have yet to realize substantial value from their cloud investments. Joe Atkinson, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 See More
Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 Sep. 2022 The next step is using the app to configure the power button, which also serves as a thumbprint reader—a setup that should make the bike somewhat less prone to theft, should anyone realize its function before trying to pedal off. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022 But since Stolp’s discovery of the hunter Bdellovibrio, scientists have come to realize predatory bacteria are diverse, important and potentially useful. Jennifer Frazer, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2022 Wise managers realize that employee morale and productivity can slump when a new employee’s initial romance with their job or company fades. Lynne Curry | Alaska Workplace, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Sep. 2022 As the Upstate New York metropolis slowly awakens again, people have come to realize that all that downtime helped preserve the city's classic architecture. Joe Yogerst, CNN, 4 Sep. 2022 Our mission at Envigo is to help our customers realize the full potential of their scientific and medical research, which ultimately contributes to significant improvements in the lives of people and animals. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 Around age 20, Camo came to realize that judgment of her looks says more how their character than hers. Devon Abelman, Allure, 1 Sep. 2022 PwC’s Cloud Business Survey found that more than half (53%) of companies have yet to realize substantial value from their cloud investments. Joe Atkinson, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French réaliser, from Middle French realiser, from real real
First Known Use
circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing realize
Kids Definition
realize
verb
re·al·ize ˈrē-ə-ˌlīz
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
Richard Peck, A Long Way from Chicago3
: to get as a result of effort : gain
Will your business realize a profit?
Legal Definition
realize
transitive verb
re·al·ize ˈrē-ə-ˌlīz
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 realizable
adjective
as in achievable
capable of being done or carried out waited until their goal was realizable and then acted Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- achievable
- possible
- attainable
- feasible
- practicable
- viable
- doable
- workable
- practical
- available
- acceptable
- probable
- conceivable
- thinkable
- plausible
- reasonable
- sensible
- believable
- usable
- useable
- creditable
- actionable
- contingent
- likely
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- impossible
- unrealizable
- impracticable
- unattainable
- infeasible
- unfeasible
- impractical
- unworkable
- hopeless
- unrealistic
- unlikely
- nonviable
- improbable
- doubtful
- inconceivable
- undoable
- implausible
- dubious
- unviable
- incredible
- useless
- unbelievable
- futile
- vain
- absurd
- far-fetched
- ridiculous
- unthinkable
- fantastical
- outlandish
- preposterous
- fantastic