# realize vs realized

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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).

### realized
*verb · IPA /ˈɹɪə.laɪzd/ · frequency rank #2,550*
simple past and past participle of realize

## Source
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