realize

1. To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time). (US, transitive) · He realized that he had left his umbrella on the train.· She desperately yelled at her young daughter, frantic to make her realize what she had done.
2. To sense (something) strongly or vividly as if real. (US, transitive)
3. To cause (something) to seem real; to make realistic; specifically, to present (something) clearly to the mind, a person, (archaic) oneself, etc., so that it seems real. (transitive)
4. To convert (something imaginary or planned, as a goal or idea) into reality; to bring into real existence, to make real. (transitive) · Near-synonyms: implement, execute; actualize, materialize, embody; accomplish· The objectives of the project were never fully realized.
5. To achieve (one's) potential. (transitive)
6. To convert (an asset or property, especially investments such as bonds, shares, etc.) into a more easily usable form such as money, especially by selling the asset or property. (transitive) · By realizing the company’s assets, the liquidator was able to return most of the shareholders’ investments.· Profits from the investment can be realized at any time by selling the shares.
7. To acquire (money, a profit, etc.) by selling an asset or property, through trade, etc.; also (followed by on), to make (money or a profit) on an investment, a venture, etc. (transitive) · to realize large profits from a speculation
8. Of an asset or property: to generate (a specific amount of money or interest) when invested or sold. (transitive)

Plural realize · He/she/it realizes · Past realized · Past participle realized · -ing form realizing