verb
    
    also Brit realise   -izes; -ized; -izing
    
    [+ obj] to understand or become aware of (something)
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    to cause (something) to become real - usually used as (be) realized
    
    
    
    formal :to achieve (something, such as a goal, dream, etc.)
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    formal :to earn or get (money) by sale or effort