1. To draw from; make good use of (resources); SYN. tap.
2. To use to one's advantage.
3. To draw an illegitimate profit from; to speculate on.

Alternate (chiefly British) spelling of realize.

(Alternate spelling: realise).
1. To convert into cash; of goods and property.
2. To make real or concrete; give reality to; SYN. actualize.

(Alternate spelling: utilise).
To make useful; to turn to profitable account or use; to make use of.