Synonyms for Realize (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages):
clear, earn, gain, make, realise, bring in, pull in, take in
WordNet sense 2 (make real or concrete; give reality or substance to):
actualize, substantiate, actualise
WordNet sense 3 (be fully aware or cognizant of):
recognize, agnise, agnize, recognise
WordNet sense 4 (perceive (an idea or situation) mentally):
see, understand
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