realize
verb
re·al·ize
ˈrē-ə-ˌlīz 
realized; realizing
1
a
: to bring into concrete existence : accomplish
finally realized her goal
b
: to cause to seem real : make appear real
a book in which the characters are carefully realized
2
a
: to convert into actual money
realized assets
b
: to bring or get by sale, investment, or effort : gain
realized a large profit
3
: to conceive vividly as real : be fully aware of
did not realize the risk she was taking
realizer
noun
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Examples of realize in a Sentence
They did not realize the risk that was involved.
He finally realized the scope of the problem.
She realizes how much things have changed.
Do you realize how difficult that stunt is?
You just have to realize that you can't always get what you want.
She slowly realized what he was trying to say.
He realized a lifelong dream by winning an Olympic medal.
He finally realized his ambition to start his own business.
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Overall, average realized gold price for the quarter came in at $2,491 per ounce, up 28% versus last year, while its average realized silver price came in at $29.71, up 25% versus last year.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
But what fewer people realize, and the main reason Nixta has earned a spot atop the dining guide, is what’s going on indoors at the outdoor taqueria.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Though there are cultural differences in beauty standards between Korea and the U.S. that may impact brand priorities, Korean brands are realizing that though homogeneous skin tones are more prevalent there, inclusivity creates a competitive advantage in the United States.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Their neighbors started coming together and realized none of them had power or phone service either; and only one house had internet and another had a satellite phone.
—Michelle Boudin, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
But what fewer people realize, and the main reason Nixta has earned a spot atop the dining guide, is what’s going on indoors at the outdoor taqueria.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Though there are cultural differences in beauty standards between Korea and the U.S. that may impact brand priorities, Korean brands are realizing that though homogeneous skin tones are more prevalent there, inclusivity creates a competitive advantage in the United States.
—Danielle James, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
Their neighbors started coming together and realized none of them had power or phone service either; and only one house had internet and another had a satellite phone.
—Michelle Boudin, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Realize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/realize. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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realize
verb
re·al·ize
ˈrē-ə-ˌlīz
ˈri-ə-
realized; realizing
1
: to bring into being : accomplish
realize a lifelong ambition
2
: to get by sale or effort : gain
realize a profit
3
: to be aware of
realized their danger
realization
noun
ˌrē-ə-lə-ˈzā-shən
ˌri-ə-
Legal Definition
realize
transitive verb
re·al·ize
ˈrē-ə-ˌlīz
realized; realizing
1
: to convert into money
2
: to obtain or incur (as a gain or loss) especially as the result of a sale, exchange, or other disposition of an asset
realized a loss when the house was sold
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