Know and Realize

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Know verb - To have a clear idea of.

Usage example: I think I know what you're trying to say

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Realize is a synonym for know in understand topic. In some cases you can use "Realize" instead a verb "Know", when it comes to topics like comprehend, find out, be aware, understand information.

Nearby Words: knowing, known

Realize verb - Be fully aware or cognizant of.

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Know is a synonym for realize in understand topic. You can use "Know" instead a verb "Realize", if it concerns topics such as appreciate, comprehend, find out.

Nearby Words: real, realise, reality, realistic, realization

strength	know strength	realize strength
guy	know guy	realize guy
truth	know truth	realize truth
name	know name	realize name
Other words: time, way, identity, bit, meaning, nothing.

Saito in Zero no Tsukaima: Saito the Onmyoji gets extremely underestimated by the students at the academy for a bit as they don't know/realize that he's actually a fully accredited mage.

Source: Underestimating Badassery
The catch is, while she's an autobot, she does not know or realize that she is a decepticon spy.

Source: Amnesiac Dissonance
Think of the Censors: When characters in a fictional work know or realize that their words and/or actions are subject to being censored if actually said or done.

Source: Censorship Tropes

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