actualize

verb

ac·​tu·​al·​ize ˈak-ch(ə-w)ə-ˌlīz 

-sh(ə-w)ə-ˌlīz

actualized; actualizing

transitive verb

: to make actual : realize

intransitive verb

: to become actual

actualization

ˌak-ch(ə-w)ə-lə-ˈzā-shən 

-sh(ə-w)ə-lə-

noun

Synonyms

• begin
• start
• originate
• arise
• commence
• appear
• be

Examples of actualize in a Sentence

several years passed before any profits from the enterprise actualized

Recent Examples on the Web

Naturally, conversations began spurring up about Isha having a space of her own to fully actualize her dreams of opening a store. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 July 2025

Has Dolby finally found the perfect delivery system to actualize Atmos Music’s true potential? —Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 20 July 2025

Ireland became the first EU member state to call for Palestinian statehood in 1980, actualized in its formal recognition of the State of Palestine in May 2024. —Kara Fox, CNN Money, 16 July 2025

The franchise’s success under the Buss family actualized in the form of 11 championships, 17 NBA Finals appearances, a tradition of acquiring Hall of Famers and landmark moments — good, bad and vulnerable — that have left indelible marks on the league’s history. —James Jackson, New York Times, 20 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably borrowed from French actualiser, from actuel actual + -iser -ize

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Phrases Containing actualize

• self-actualize

Rhymes for actualize

• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize
• democratize