A Quick and Simple Dictionary

realize

1. Verb.  (transitive) To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into the actual; to bring into concrete existence; to accomplish.
2. Verb.  (transitive) To become aware of a fact or situation.
3. Verb.  (transitive) 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.
4. Verb.  (transitive, business) To acquire as an actual possession; to obtain as the result of plans and efforts; to gain; to get.
5. Verb.  (transitive, business) To convert any kind of property into money, especially property representing investments, as shares, bonds, etc.
6. Verb.  (transitive, business) To convert into real property; to make real estate of.