realize

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈɹɪə.laɪz/
/ˈɹi.ə.laɪz/
Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into reality; to bring into real existence

Synonyms
accomplish actualize materialize
Example Sentences
  • The objectives of the project were never fully realized.
2 Definition

To become aware of (a fact or situation, especially of something that has been true for a long time).

Example Sentences
  • He realized that he had left his umbrella on the train.
3 Definition

To cause to seem real; to sense vividly or strongly; to make one's own in thought or experience.

4 Definition

To acquire as an actual possession; to obtain as the result of plans and efforts; to gain; to get

Example Sentences
  • to realize large profits from a speculation
5 Definition

To convert any kind of property into money, especially property representing investments, such as shares, bonds, etc.

Example Sentences
  • By realizing the company's assets, the liquidator was able to return most of the shareholders' investments.
6 Definition

To convert into real property; to make real estate of.

7 Definition

To turn an abstract linguistic object into actual language, especially said of a phoneme's conversion into speech sound.

Example Sentences
  • The southern /v/ is realized as the voiced approximant [ʋ].