realize

intransitive verb

To comprehend completely or correctly.

intransitive verb

To bring into reality; make real.

intransitive verb

To make realistic.

intransitive verb

To obtain or achieve, as gain or profit.

intransitive verb

To bring in (a sum) as profit by sale.

intransitive verb

To exchange holdings or goods for money.

To make or cause to become real; bring into existence or fact: as, to realize a project, or a dream of empire.

To perceive or comprehend the reality of; make real or distinct to one’s self; recognize the real nature or the actual existence of: as, to realize the horrors of war; to realize one’s danger or one’s deficiencies.

To manifest as real or as a reality; exhibit the actual existence or character of; cause to appear real or distinct.

To bring or get into actual possession; make one’s own; clear as a profit or gain; obtain a return of: as, to realize a fortune from speculation.