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perceive

verb

/pərˈsiːv/

Meaning

to become aware of or understand something through the senses

To become aware of or recognize something through the senses or the mind.

Example Sentences

I perceive a change in his attitude.

She perceived a change in his tone of voice.

Example Expressions

perceive as

Synonyms

notice, observe, sense, detect, discern

Entry 1

notice, observe, sense, detect

Entry 2

notice, detect, observe, discern, sense

Antonyms

ignore, overlook, miss

Entry 1

ignore, overlook, miss

Entry 2

ignore, overlook, miss

Collocations

perceive clearly, perceive differently, perceive accurately, perceive immediately, perceive gradually, perceive as, perceive reality, perceive threat, perceive difference

Entry 1

perceive clearly, perceive differently, perceive accurately, perceive immediately, perceive gradually

Entry 2

perceive as, perceive reality, perceive threat, perceive difference

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