Meaning & Definition of Realize in English
English⟶
Realize
/riəlaɪz/
verb
1. Be fully aware or cognizant of
synonym:
- recognize,
- recognise,
- realize,
- realise,
- agnize,
- agnise
2. Perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
- "Now i see!"
- "I just can't see your point"
- "Does she realize how important this decision is?"
- "I don't understand the idea"
synonym:
- understand,
- realize,
- realise,
- see
3. Make real or concrete
- Give reality or substance to
- "Our ideas must be substantiated into actions"
synonym:
- realize,
- realise,
- actualize,
- actualise,
- substantiate
4. Earn on some commercial or business transaction
- Earn as salary or wages
- "How much do you make a month in your new job?"
- "She earns a lot in her new job"
- "This merger brought in lots of money"
- "He clears $5,000 each month"
synonym:
- gain,
- take in,
- clear,
- make,
- earn,
- realize,
- realise,
- pull in,
- bring in
5. Convert into cash
- Of goods and property
synonym:
- realize,
- realise
6. Expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass
synonym:
- realize,
- realise
Examples of using
I didn't realize the importance of that problem.
Don't you realize your behavior reflects on all of us?
I didn't realize how serious the situation was.