perceive

[US]/pəˈsiːv/
[UK]/pərˈsiːv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. to become aware of, to sense; to comprehend; to have knowledge of

vi. to feel, to perceive; to realize

Phrases & Collocations

perceive emotions

perceive beauty

perceive changes

accurately perceive

perceive the world

perceive as

Example Sentences

I perceive you feel the dint of pity.

We perceive him wish to make progress.

The thief was perceived to steal into the house.

his resignation was perceived as an act of treachery.

She has perceived the danger.

They perceived the faults of their own children.

I can't perceive any difference between these coins.

They perceived that they were unwelcome and left.

They perceived that the enemy was trying to wear down their resistance.

You can easily perceive what he wants.

He perceived what the shy little man wanted.

I plainly perceive some objections remain.

You are perceived to accept his offer.

Did you perceive anyone entering the laboratory?

They perceived a stranger wandering in the garden.

Soon the boy perceived the snake to be a dead one.

his mouth fell open as he perceived the truth.

Develop your voice – A high whiney voice is not perceived to be one of authority.

Real-world Examples

And what may be perceived as high maintenance...

Source: Friends Season 6

It all starts with how we perceive brightness.

Source: "Minute Earth" Fun Science Popularization

" The enemy within, " As they were perceived.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

However, what is seen elsewhere as a problem, in China is perceived as an opportunity.

Source: Beautiful China

It is nearly impossible to know how our actions are perceived by others.

Source: Lean In

Otherwise, it's going to be perceived as a different sound.

Source: Learn American pronunciation with Hadar.

She was got because she was perceived to have misused her privilege.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) September 2016 Collection

But also in terms of how other people perceive you.

Source: Harvard University's "The Science of Happiness" course.

And I understand how people perceive that.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

There are also many perceived social benefits.

Source: Listening Digest

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