Definition of Realize
Realize
re·al·ize
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to become completely aware of something, to gain a full and clear understanding of something, often by imagining it to be real;
e.g. It took him a long time to realize that he was being foolish.
(verb)
to achieve something and make it come true or become real, often by making some expected or desired thing happen;
e.g. They finally had the resources to realize their vision and build the house they'd dreamed of.
(verb)
to make something real, typically by representing it in some way and giving it a particular kind of form;
e.g. The actress was able to realize a true villain and portray her as terrifying in the movie.
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