came to realize that vs come to realize that

Both "came to realize that" and "come to realize that" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Came to realize that" is used when referring to a past realization, while "come to realize that" is used when talking about a current or ongoing realization.

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came to realize that

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past realization.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone had a realization at some point in the past.

Examples:

I came to realize that I had been wrong all along.
She came to realize that her dream was not what she truly wanted.
He came to realize that he needed to make a change in his life.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Who Then Came to Realize That Life Was Meaningless. At least for a day or two, and then he realized that beauty too was empty ...
“I came to realize that life lived to help others is the only one that matters and that it sis my duty ... This is my highest and best use as a human.” ― Ben Stein.
My disappointment was bitter at the time; but little by little I came to realize that it was not kind or wise to force this poor dumb creature out of his element, and ...
Martha Gellhorn Quotes. Gradually I came to realize that people will more readily swallow lies than truth, as if the taste of lies was homey, appetizing: a habit.

Alternatives:

realized that
understood that
recognized that
discovered that
acknowledged that

come to realize that

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about a current or ongoing realization.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is currently in the process of realizing something or has recently realized something.

Examples:

I have come to realize that I need to take better care of myself.
She is coming to realize that her job is not fulfilling.
He will come to realize that honesty is the best policy.

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Jul 16, 2015 ... Often, a specific context can help to show how they can be different. Consider: 1. "I've come to realize that you are wrong on this topic" versus 2.
“I have come to realize that destiny can hurt a person as much as it can bless them, and I find myself wondering why--out of all the people in all the world I could ...
“Eventually you will come to realize that love heals everything, and love is all there is.” ― Gary Zukav. tags: peace. Read more quotes from Gary Zukav.
Margaret Atwood Quotes. I hope that people will finally come to realize that there is only one 'race' - the human race - and that we are all members of it.

Alternatives:

realize that
understand that
recognize that
discover that
acknowledge that

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came to realize that vs come to realize that