realize

1. v. t. To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into the actual; to bring into concrete existence; to effectuate; to accomplish; as, to realize a scheme or project. Source: opted

2. v. t. To cause to seem real; to impress upon the mind as actual; to feel vividly or strongly; to make one's own in apprehension or experience. Source: opted

3. v. t. To convert into real property; to make real estate of; as, to realize his fortune. Source: opted

4. v. t. To acquire as an actual possession; to obtain as the result of plans and efforts; to gain; to get; as, to realize large profits from a speculation. Source: opted

5. v. t. To convert into actual money; as, to realize assets. Source: opted

6. v. i. To convert any kind of property into money, especially property representing investments, as shares in stock companies, bonds, etc. Source: opted

7. v. be fully aware or cognizant of Source: wordnet

8. v. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally Source: wordnet

9. v. make real or concrete; give reality or substance to Source: wordnet

10. v. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages Source: wordnet

11. v. convert into cash; of goods and property Source: wordnet

12. v. expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass Source: wordnet

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