re·al·ize also Brit re·al·ise 
/ˈri:jəˌlaɪz/ verb
re·al·iz·es; re·al·ized; re·al·iz·ing /ˈri:jəˌlaɪz/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to understand or become aware of (something)
▪ They did not realize the risk/danger that was involved. ▪ He finally realized the scope of the problem. ▪ I realize (that) this is an unusual situation. ▪ She realizes how much things have changed. ▪ Do you realize how difficult that stunt is? ▪ You just have to realize that you can't always get what you want. ▪ She slowly realized what he was trying to say. 2 : to cause (something) to become real — usually used as (be) realized ▪ Our worst fears have been realized. [=the things that we most feared have actually happened] 3 formal : to achieve (something, such as a goal, dream, etc.)
▪ He realized a lifelong dream/goal by winning an Olympic medal. ▪ He finally realized his ambition to start his own business. ▪ She hasn't yet realized her potential as a golfer. [=she hasn't become as good as she can be] 4 formal : to earn or get (money) by sale or effort
▪ We can realize a profit by selling the stock. ▪ The furniture of the estate realized $10,000 at the auction.
▪ They did not realize the risk/danger that was involved. ▪ He finally realized the scope of the problem. ▪ I realize (that) this is an unusual situation. ▪ She realizes how much things have changed. ▪ Do you realize how difficult that stunt is? ▪ You just have to realize that you can't always get what you want. ▪ She slowly realized what he was trying to say.
▪ He realized a lifelong dream/goal by winning an Olympic medal. ▪ He finally realized his ambition to start his own business. ▪ She hasn't yet realized her potential as a golfer. [=she hasn't become as good as she can be]
▪ We can realize a profit by selling the stock. ▪ The furniture of the estate realized $10,000 at the auction.
