realise

verb

perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

be fully aware or cognizant of

make real or concrete

expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass

convert into cash

earn on some commercial or business transaction

Roots

resreal- · Latin · thing, matter izein-ise · Greek · to make

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