# realist vs realize

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### realist
*noun · IPA /ˈɹɪəlɪst/ · frequency rank #20,748*
An advocate of realism; one who believes that matter, objects etc. have real existence beyond our perception of them.

### realize
*verb · IPA /ˈɹɪə.laɪz/ · frequency rank #1,573*
To become aware of, understand, or appreciate (a fact or situation, especially something which has been true for some time).

## Source
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