Definition of Realize

Verb: realize 'ree-u,lIz

Be fully aware or cognizant of
- recognize, recognise [Brit], realise [Brit], agnize [archaic], agnise [Brit, archaic]
Perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
"Does she realize how important this decision is?";
- understand, realise [Brit], see
Make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
"our ideas must be realized into actions";
- realise [Brit], actualize, actualise [Brit], substantiate
Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
- gain, take in, clear, make, earn, realise [Brit], pull in, bring in
Convert into cash; of goods and property
- realise [Brit]
(music) expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass
- realise [Brit]