Recognize and Realize

Recognize

Recognize verb - To have a clear idea of.
Usage example: finally recognized that we were hopelessly lost

Realize is a synonym for recognize in acknowledge topic. In some cases you can use "Realize" instead a verb "Recognize", when it comes to topics like understand, know, find out. popular alternative

Realize

Realize verb - Be fully aware or cognizant of.

Recognize is a synonym for realize in understand topic. You can use "Recognize" instead a verb "Realize", if it concerns topics such as appreciate, endorse, know, find out. popular alternative

Common collocations

power recognize power realize power
people recognize people realize people
truth recognize truth realize truth
value recognize value realize value
Other words: name, significance, nature, time, fact, way, potential, danger, feelings.
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