Definition of realize
- v. t. - To make real; to convert from the imaginary or
fictitious into the actual; to bring into concrete existence; to
effectuate; to accomplish; as, to realize a scheme or project.
- v. t. - To cause to seem real; to impress upon the mind as
actual; to feel vividly or strongly; to make one's own in apprehension
or experience.
- v. t. - To convert into real property; to make real estate of;
as, to realize his fortune.
- v. t. - To acquire as an actual possession; to obtain as the
result of plans and efforts; to gain; to get; as, to realize large
profits from a speculation.
- v. t. - To convert into actual money; as, to realize assets.
- v. i. - To convert any kind of property into money, especially
property representing investments, as shares in stock companies, bonds,
etc.