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realize
To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).
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All Definitions for Realize

Below are all the dictionary definitions of realize:

1To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).
2(chiefly passive voice, slightly formal) To convert (something imaginary or planned, as a goal or idea) into reality
3To bring into real existence, to make real.
4(business, finance) To convert (an asset or property, especially investments such as bonds, shares, etc.) into a more easily usable form such as money, especially by selling the asset or property.
5(business, finance) To acquire (money, a profit, etc.) by selling an asset or property, through trade, etc.
6Also (followed by on), to make (money or a profit) on an investment, a venture, etc.
7(business, finance) Of an asset or property: to generate (a specific amount of money or interest) when invested or sold.
8(reflexive) To achieve (one's) potential.
9To become aware of or understand a fact or situation.
10To cause to seem real
11To make realistic.
12To cause (something) to seem real
13To make realistic
14Specifically, to present (something) clearly to the mind, a person, (archaic) oneself, etc., so that it seems real.
15To sense (something) strongly or vividly as if real.
16(linguistics) To turn (an abstract linguistic object, especially a phoneme) into a speech sound actually used in a language.
17(mathematics) To obtain an entity from (an abstract group or structure).
18(music) To arrange (a musical work written for a single performer) to be performed by an orchestra
19To orchestrate.
20(music) To complete (a musical work which is incomplete or not fully notated).
21(music) Chiefly in Baroque music: to play an accompaniment, harmonies, etc., based on (a figured bass).
22(business, finance) To convert an asset or property into a more easily usable form such as money.
23(business, finance) Followed by on or upon: to acquire money or a profit from the sale of an asset or property.
24(obsolete, US) To have an actual or real experience of (something).
25(originally chiefly Canada, US)
26(business, finance) (obsolete) With an adverb like badly or well: of an asset or property being sold: to generate little or a lot of money.

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What are antonyms for realize?

Common antonyms for realize. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does realize have?

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About antonyms for realize

Finding the right antonym for realize helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).", realize has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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