definition of
realize

[1] #1 realize v. [recognize, recognise, realise, agnize, agnise] be fully aware or cognizant of. wn

[2] #2 realize v. [understand, realise, see] perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea". wn

[3] #3 realize v. [realise, actualize, actualise, substantiate] make real or concrete; give reality or substance to; "our ideas must be substantiated into actions". wn

[4] #4 realize v. [gain, take in, clear, make, earn, realise, pull in, bring in] earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month". wn

[5] #5 realize v. [realise] convert into cash; of goods and property. wn