Realize (verb)

1. To make something happen or come true.
2. To understand or become aware of something.
3. To achieve or attain something.
4. To convert an asset into cash.
5. To bring something to a particular state or condition.

Origin:

From middle english realisen, from old french realiser ("to make real, to accomplish"), from late latin realizare, from latin realis ("real"). cognate with spanish realizar, italian realizzare.

Examples:

1. He realized his dream of becoming a doctor.
2. She realized she was mistaken.
3. The company realized a profit in the first quarter.
4. They realized their assets and paid off the debt.
5. He realized the importance of education.