to realize
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Definition & Meaning of "realize"in English

to realize
01

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation 

Transitive: to realize sth | to realize that
to realize definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
realize
3rd person singular
realizes
Present participle
realizing
Past simple
realized
Past participle
realized
Examples
He realized his mistake at once after reviewing the report. 
02

to make a desired outcome come true 

Transitive: to realize a goal or aspiration
Examples
She worked hard to realize her dream of becoming a published author. 
03

to make something tangible or actual from an idea or concept 

Transitive: to realize an idea or concept
Examples
The artist realized her concept into a stunning sculpture. 
04

to earn financial gain from a sale or transaction 

Transitive: to realize a profit or revenue
Examples
The company realized substantial gains from its recent merger. 
4.1

to turn an asset into cash through financial dealings 

Transitive: to realize an asset
Examples
The company decided to realize some of its holdings to improve liquidity. 
4.2

to achieve a sale price of a specified sum 

Transitive: to realize a sum of money
Examples
The antique vase realized a high price due to its rarity. 
05

to employ a specific linguistic element in speech or writing 

Transitive: to realize a linguistic element
Examples
She realized the verb tense consistently throughout her essay. 
06

to enhance or complete a partially written musical composition 

Transitive: to realize a musical piece
Examples
The unfinished symphony was realized by a contemporary composer. 
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