re´al|iz´er

re|al|ize «REE uh lyz», verb, -ized, -iz|ing.

–v.t.

1. to understand clearly; be fully aware of: »

Does he fully realize the risks he's taking? She realizes how hard you worked.

SYNONYM(S): comprehend, conceive.

2. to make real; bring into actual existence: »

Her uncle's present made it possible for her to realize her dream of going to college.

SYNONYM(S): achieve.

3. to cause to seem real.

4. to change (property) into money: »

Before going to England to live, he realized all his American property.

5. to obtain as a return or profit: »

He realized $118 for his work.

6. to bring as a return or profit: »

The prices realized were disappointing to the sellers.

–v.i.

1. to convert property into money: »

He realized with great prudence while this mine was still at its full vogue (Thackeray).

2. to make a profit.

3. to change an asset, right, or property into money or other real property.

–re´al|iz´er, noun.