Realize (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be fully aware or cognizant of.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- She did not realize the importance of her discovery until years later when it changed the world.
- After several failed attempts, he finally began to realize the complexity of the project.
- It was only when she turned 30 that she started to realize her dreams of becoming a novelist.
- They did not realize the danger they were in until the warning sirens began to sound.
- The student did not realize the assignment was due the following day until her teacher reminded her in class.
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Meaning 2
Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- After years of struggling, the business owner was finally able to realize a significant profit from his innovative startup.
- The entrepreneur hoped to realize a substantial return on her investment by expanding the company's operations abroad.
- It was only after several years of operations that the company was able to realize the desired level of annual revenue.
- The successful business deal made it possible for the investors to realize a substantial gain on their initial investment.
- The new marketing strategy helped the company realize more sales and revenue than expected.
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Meaning 3
Convert into cash; of goods and property.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The business owner was forced to realize some of the company's assets to pay off their debts.
- To cover their losses, they had to realize the value of their stocks and shares immediately.
- As the company went bankrupt, the creditors moved in to realize the assets and recoup their investments.
- The administrators worked to realize as much as possible from the company's remaining inventory.
- The auctioneer's task was to realize the highest price for the goods in the estate sale.
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Meaning 4
Expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The composer had to realize the continuo part using the figured bass to complete the harpsichord accompaniment for the opera.
- The complexity of the piece required the harpsichordist to realize the score carefully in order to provide the correct harmonies.
- Realizing the continuo line from the figured bass allowed the cellist to provide an essential harmonic foundation to the musical ensemble.
- During rehearsals, the hapsichordist spent hours trying to realize the correct chord progression in the figured bass.
- Basso continuo realization requires attention to detail to correctly realize the implied harmonies and structure of the piece.
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Meaning 5
Perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- It wasn't until I read the reviews that I realized how much I disliked the movie.
- She didn't realize her impact on the community until she received the award.
- After hearing the explanation, he finally realized the complexity of the problem.
- As she looked at the photos, she began to realize the memories they held.
- They didn't realize the full extent of their success until the results were published.
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Meaning 6
Make real or concrete; give reality or substance to; "our ideas must be substantiated into actions".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- We need a solid plan to realize our vision of expanding the business globally.
- The new investors helped realize our startup's potential by providing the necessary funding.
- Her recent scholarship will allow her to realize her dream of studying abroad.
- Their efforts to realize the project resulted in the construction of a sustainable community center.
- The implementation of new policies will help realize the company's goal of reducing its carbon footprint.