realize

verb
re·al·ize
/ˈɹɪə.laɪz/

To cause (something) to seem real; to make realistic; specifically, to present (something) clearly to the mind, a person, oneself, etc., so that it seems real.

Other meanings

To convert (something imaginary or planned, as a goal or idea) into reality; to bring into real existence, to make real.
To achieve (one's) potential.

Related words

realizability
realizee
underrealized
unrealized
realizingly
derealize
disrealize
hyperrealize
outrealize
realizable
realization
realizer

Example sentences

“Not until later did they realize their mistake.”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0
“I didn't realize you had more comments to make.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0

Word history

From Latin "reālis" (actual, real).

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “realize” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.