Actualize

//ˈæktju.əlaɪz// verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make real; to realize. transitive
  2. 2
    represent or describe realistically wordnet
  3. 3
    To become actual or real. intransitive
  4. 4
    make real or concrete; give reality or substance to wordnet
  5. 5
    To realize one's full potential. reflexive

Synonyms

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achieveactualisedevelopeffectembodyembody

Example

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"Despite me wanting to go to this place for a long time, I never had the courage to actualize my dream."

Etymology

From actual + -ize.

Related phrases

self-actualize

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