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realize vs cognize

cognize vs realize

realize and cognize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
realize No No Yes No
cognize No No Yes No
As verbs, cognize is a hypernym of realize; that is, cognize is a word with a broader meaning than realize:
  • realize: be fully aware or cognizant of
  • cognize: be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
Other hypernyms of realize include cognise, know.
realize (verb) cognize (verb)
perceive (an idea or situation) mentally be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
be fully aware or cognizant of
make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass
convert into cash; of goods and property
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
Difference between realize and cognize

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