realize

verb

1. be fully aware or cognizant of

   verb.cognition

   Synonyms agnise agnize realise recognise recognize

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

   verb.cognition

   Examples

   Does she realize how important this decision is?

   Synonyms realise see understand

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. make real or concrete; give reality or substance to

   verb.creation

   Synonyms actualise actualize realise substantiate

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

   verb.possession

   Synonyms bring in clear earn gain make pull in realise take in

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. convert into cash; of goods and property

   verb.possession

   Synonyms realise

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass

   verb.creation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into the actual; to bring into concrete existence; to effectuate; to accomplish; as, to <i>realize</i> a scheme or project.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

8. To convert any kind of property into money, especially property representing investments, as shares in stock companies, bonds, etc.

   verb

   Source: webster1913