The Collaborative International Dictionary
Realize \Re"al*ize\ (r[=e]"al*[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Realized (-[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. Realizing (-[imac]`z[i^]ng).] [Cf. F. r['e]aliser.]
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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.
We realize what Archimedes had only in hypothesis, weighing a single grain against the globe of earth.
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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.
Many coincidences . . . soon begin to appear in them [Greek inscriptions] which realize ancient history to us.
--Jowett.We can not realize it in thought, that the object . . . had really no being at any past moment.
--Sir W. Hamilton. To convert into real property; to make real estate of; as, to realize his fortune.
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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.
Knighthood was not beyond the reach of any man who could by diligent thrift realize a good estate.
--Macaulay. To convert into actual money; as, to realize assets.
Realizing \Re"al*i`zing\ (-z[i^]ng), a. Serving to make real, or to impress on the mind as a reality; as, a realizing view of the danger incurred. -- Re"al*i`zing*ly, adv.
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vb. (present participle of realize English)
Usage examples of "realizing".
Malcolm interrupted, realizing this must be the Peter Abigail had called for during her delirium.
Charlie said, as though realizing that he sounded more worried about the dragons than he should.
He heard gasps, and looked up, realizing suddenly that neither Sam Bell, Duncan MacDermid nor Aberforth Dumbledore knew he was a golden griffin Animagus.
He snapped his mouth shut again, evidently realizing that he was gawping at Harry.
When she landed across the twigs of his broom, he reached behind to keep her in place, realizing too late that abandoning Sirius meant that his godfather was now plunging to earth under the weight of the Death Eater.
Yet none of them was Major Malcolm MacInnes, and realizing how strongly he affected her had her worried.
Then, only just realizing that they were not alone, she broke the gaze, stepping back a pace.
She stopped herself, realizing suddenly that his comments were only meant by way of compliment, nothing more.
And as if realizing her need, he kissed her palm again, but this time she felt the tip of his tongue and her knees nearly buckled.
Knowing what she was feeling, her breasts ached with anticipation, and she moved against the sensation of his erection without realizing, her body tempting him, teasing him, coaxing him.
Potts and Valerie, to know that she had revealed so much of herself without even realizing was upsetting.
She quickly snatched it back, only then realizing that David had turned to look up at his brother.
Then slowly she opened them, realizing she was smelling something very akin to those sweet scents.
She scrambled to her feet, vaguely aware that Jane had done the same, and set off without even realizing, running forward to meet the careening conveyance.
As if realizing that he and his brother needed some time alone, Abigail suddenly rose.