realize
21realize*/*/*/ — [ˈrɪəˌlaɪz] verb 1) [I/T] to know and understand something We realize that this is upsetting for you, but it s for the best.[/ex] It s important to realize that this situation is only temporary.[/ex] At the time I never even realized how unhappy… …
22realize — transitive verb ( ized; izing) Etymology: French réaliser, from Middle French realiser, from real real Date: circa 1611 1. a. to bring into concrete existence ; accomplish < finally realized her goal > b. to cause to seem real …
23realize — realizable, adj. realizability, realizableness, n. realizably, adv. realizer, n. /ree euh luyz /, v., realized, realizing. v.t. 1. to grasp or understand clearly. 2. to make real; give reality to (a hope, fear, plan, etc.) …
24realize — verb a) To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into the actual; to bring into concrete existence; to accomplish. The objectives of the project were never fully realized. b) To become aware of a fact or situation. We realize… …
25realize — See realize, know …
26realize — Synonyms and related words: absorb, accomplish, achieve, act, actualize, adumbrate, appreciate, apprehend, assimilate, attain, author, be acquainted with, be apprised of, be aware of, be cognizant of, be conscious of, be conversant with, be… …
27realize — re•al•ize [[t]ˈri əˌlaɪz[/t]] v. ized, iz•ing 1) to grasp or understand clearly 2) to make real; give reality to (a hope, fear, plan, etc.) 3) to bring vividly to the mind 4) to convert into cash or money: to realize securities[/ex] 5) to obtain… …
28realize — To understand. To bring to fruition. To obtain the advantage or benefit of a thing, as taking a profit on an investment. To realize means to bring into actual possession. It is ordinarily used in contrast to hope, or anticipation. A man may hope… …
29realize, know — Realize means to grasp clearly, to understand fully. It is a stronger word than know, which also means to perceive or to apprehend but without the thoroughness and completeness suggested by realize. Realize also suggests the idea of warning or… …
30realize a gain — realize a gain/profit/loss ► FINANCE to make or lose money when you sell something: »They re trading on an extremely short term basis and will sell once they can realize a profit. »Following liquidation of the portfolio, the County realized a… …
