realize-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: be cognizant of, comprehend, perceive

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 REALIZE SCOMP

Examples:
I suddenly realized I forgot to feed the cat!
He is slowly realizing how important a college education will be.

Mappings:
VerbNet: conjecture-29.5-1,discover-84
FrameNet: Coming_to_believe
PropBank: realize.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2

Sense Number 2: actualize, make real

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 REALIZE NP2

Examples:
She finally realized her dream of home ownership.
We eventually realized our goal of visiting Venice.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: realize.02
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 3: take in, earn, acquire

Examples:
You'll pay capital gains on any profits you realize from selling that stock.
He realized a loss when he sold that apartment building.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4, 5