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verb (used with object)
1.
to grasp or understand clearly.
2.
to make real; give reality to (a hope, fear, plan, etc.).
3.
to bring vividly to the mind.
4.
to convert into cash or money: to realize securities.
5.
EXPANDto obtain as a profit or income for oneself by trade, labor, or investment.
6.
to bring as proceeds, as from a sale: The goods realized $1000.
7.
Music. to sight-read on a keyboard instrument or write out in notation the full harmony and ornamentation indicated by (a figured bass).
8.
COLLAPSELinguistics. to serve as an instance, representation, or embodiment of (an abstract linguistic element or category): In “Jack tripped,” the subject is realized by “Jack,” the predicate by “tripped,” and the past tense by “-ed.”
verb (used without object)
9.
to convert property or goods into cash or money.
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Realized
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Also, especially British, re·al·ise.
Related forms
re·al·iz·a·ble, adjective
re·al·iz·a·bil·i·ty, re·al·iz·a·ble·ness, noun
re·al·iz·a·bly, adverb
re·al·iz·er, noun
hy·per·re·al·ize, verb (used with object), hy·per·re·al·ized, hy·per·re·al·iz·ing.
EXPANDnon·re·al·iz·a·ble, adjective
non·re·al·iz·ing, adjective
pre·re·al·ize, verb (used with object), pre·re·al·ized, pre·re·al·iz·ing.
un·der·re·al·ize, verb (used with object), un·der·re·al·ized, un·der·re·al·iz·ing.
un·re·al·ize, verb (used with object), un·re·al·ized, un·re·al·iz·ing.
COLLAPSEAntonyms
1. misunderstand.
1. misunderstand.
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Example Sentences
- He tracked the movements of their bodies and realized that communication of some kind was taking place.
- But over time my parents realized they couldn't talk me out of it, and then they were really supportive.
- Standing in her kitchen, they realized its significance and asked for its entire contents.
WordNet
| realized | |
adjective | |
| successfully completed or brought to an end; "his mission accomplished he took a vacation"; "the completed project"; "the joy of a realized ambition overcame him" [syn: accomplished] |
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