Realize and Utilize

Realize

Realize verb - To come to an awareness of.

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

Utilize

Utilize verb - To put into action or service.

Realize and utilize are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Realize" instead a verb "Utilize".

Common collocations

power realize power utilize power
strength realize strength utilize strength
effect realize effect utilize effect
way realize way utilize way
Other words: effects, potential, gravity.

Both words in one sentence

  • Some are starting to realize, though, that smacking someone with super awesome powers isn't really the answer and that they should start trying to utilize this.
  • Doppelgänger Spin Very, when you realize that each copy can utilize the entire spell list as if the character were two levels lower.
  • Video Game / GunValkyrie Guide Dang It: You'll probably need to see a demo or video of the game in action to realize how to properly utilize the controls and understand how it's meant to be played.
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