realize realize /ˈriːəˌlaɪz/

verb

1. () Be fully aware or cognizant of  ( agnise [Archaic, British] , agnize [Archaic] , realise [British] , realize , recognise [British] , recognize )
   be fully aware or cognizant of
     It took her a while to realize that she had been deceived.
   It took her a while to realize that she had been deceived.
   
2. () Perceive (an idea or situation) mentally  ( realise [British] , understand , realize , see )
   perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
    Now I see!
   Now I see!
    I just can't see your point
   I just can't see your point
    Does she realize how important this decision is?
   Does she realize how important this decision is?
    I don't understand the idea
   I don't understand the idea
   
3. () Make real or concrete; give reality or substance to  ( actualise [British] , actualize , realise [British] , realize , substantiate )
   make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
    Our ideas must be substantiated into actions
   our ideas must be substantiated into actions
   
4. () Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages  ( clear , pull in , realise , bring in , earn , gain , make , realize , take in )
   earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
    How much do you make a month in your new job?
   How much do you make a month in your new job?
    She earns a lot in her new job
   She earns a lot in her new job
    This merger brought in lots of money
   this merger brought in lots of money
    He clears $5,000 each month
   He clears $5,000 each month
   
5. (music) expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass  ( realise [British] , realize )
   (music) expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass
   
6. Convert into cash; of goods and property  ( realise [British] , realize )
   convert into cash; of goods and property