Definitions
- Referring to the process of making something real or bringing it into existence. - Describing the act of turning an idea or plan into a tangible reality. - Talking about the realization of a potential or possibility.
- Referring to the process of making something real or bringing it into existence. - Describing the act of becoming aware of something or understanding it fully. - Talking about the achievement of a goal or ambition.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the process of making something real or bringing it into existence.
- 2Both can be used to describe the achievement of a goal or ambition.
- 3Both can be used in a figurative sense to describe the manifestation of an idea or concept.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Actualize is less commonly used than realize in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Actualize emphasizes the process of making something real, while realize can also mean becoming aware of something or achieving a goal.
- 3Connotation: Actualize can have a more formal or technical connotation, while realize is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Actualize and realize are synonyms that both refer to the process of making something real or bringing it into existence. However, actualize emphasizes the process of making something real, while realize can also mean becoming aware of something or achieving a goal. Additionally, actualize is less commonly used than realize in everyday language and can have a more formal or technical connotation.
