realize

/ˈɹɪə.laɪz/verb
Elementary
1

To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).

2

To sense (something) strongly or vividly as if real.

3

To cause (something) to seem real; to make realistic; specifically, to present (something) clearly to the mind, a person, (archaic) oneself, etc., so that it seems real.

4

To convert (something imaginary or planned, as a goal or idea) into reality; to bring into real existence, to make real.

5

To achieve (one's) potential.

6

To convert (an asset or property, especially investments such as bonds, shares, etc.) into a more easily usable form such as money, especially by selling the asset or property.

7

To acquire (money, a profit, etc.) by selling an asset or property, through trade, etc.; also (followed by on), to make (money or a profit) on an investment, a venture, etc.

8

Of an asset or property: to generate (a specific amount of money or interest) when invested or sold.

9

To turn (an abstract linguistic object, especially a phoneme) into a speech sound actually used in a language.

10

To obtain an entity from (an abstract group or structure).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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