realize
Definition
- v. make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
- v. convert into cash; of goods and property
- v. expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass
Word forms
- Past tense
- realized
- Past participle
- realized
- Present participle
- realizing
- Third person singular
- realizes
Example sentences
vt.
She finally realized her dream of becoming a doctor after many years of hard work.
vi.
After the company decided to realize its assets, many employees were worried about their jobs.