Epitomize and Realize

Epitomize

Epitomize verb - To represent in visible form.
Usage example: the Parthenon in Athens epitomizes the ancient Greek ideal of architectural beauty

Realize and epitomize are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Realize" instead a verb "Epitomize".

Realize

Realize verb - To come to an awareness of.

Epitomize and realize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Epitomize" instead a verb "Realize".

Common collocations

people epitomize people realize people
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