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realize

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realize

Verb

∙ To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into the actual; to bring into concrete existence; to accomplish. formal, transitive
∙ To become aware of a fact or situation. transitive
∙ 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. transitive
∙ To acquire as an actual possession; to obtain as the result of plans and efforts; to gain; to get transitive, business
∙ To convert any kind of property into money, especially property representing investments, as shares, bonds, etc. transitive, business, finance
∙ To convert into real property; to make real estate of. transitive, business, obsolete

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