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[Richtalia]

Hello could you tell me what is different between RECOGNIZE and REALIZE please.

[Mister Micawber]

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Both words have several meanings:

Recognize:

verb: detect with the senses
verb: show approval or appreciation of
verb: exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)
verb: perceive to be the same
verb: be fully aware or cognizant of
verb: grant credentials to
verb: accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
verb: express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
verb: express greetings upon meeting someone.

Realize:

verb: convert into cash; of goods and property
verb: make real or concrete; give reality or substance to
verb: expand or complete (a thorough-based part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass
verb: perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
verb: be fully aware or cognizant of
verb: earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages.


Where they are used with the same meaning, they are-- of course-- synonymous:

Recognize: be fully aware or cognizant of

Realize: be fully aware or cognizant of
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[Richtalia]

Can I say

( if someone change his hair style) I herdly recognize you
I didnt recognize your call.

like that???

[Mister Micawber]

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You can say 'I hardly recognize you'; 'I didn't recognize your voice'.
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"I really do not know that anything has ever been more exciting than diagramming sentences." � Gertrude Stein
...............
Canadian-American who teaches English for a living at Mr Micawber's