perceive
/pə'si:v/
Definition
- Verb:
- To become aware of, know, or identify through the senses: To see, hear, or feel something.
- To recognize, discern, or understand: To achieve an understanding or interpretation of something through the mind.
Usage
- The verb "perceive" is used to describe the act of becoming conscious of something through the senses (sight, hearing, touch, etc.) or the mind.
- It is often followed by a direct object (what is perceived) or a clause beginning with "that" or "how".
- It can be used in both active and passive voice.
Examples
- Through the senses:
- I could perceive a faint light in the distance.
- She perceived a strange smell coming from the kitchen.
- Through understanding:
- He quickly perceived the flaw in their plan.
- The public perceives the new policy as unfair.
Advanced Usage
- "Perceive something as something": To interpret or regard something in a particular way.
- Many voters perceive the candidate as dishonest.
- "Perceive that...": To become aware or understand that something is the case.
- She perceived that he was not telling the truth.
Variants and Related Words
- Perception (n): The process of perceiving or the ability to perceive; a particular way of understanding or interpreting something.
- His perception of the event was different from mine.
- Perceptive (adj): Having or showing sensitive insight or understanding.
- She is a very perceptive critic of modern art.
- Perceiver (n): One who perceives.
Synonyms
- Discern: To recognize or identify something as separate and distinct.
- Detect: To discover or notice the presence of something.
- Comprehend: To understand the nature or meaning of.
- Apprehend: To grasp mentally; understand.
Antonyms
- Ignore: To refuse to take notice of or acknowledge.
- Overlook: To fail to notice or consider.
- Miss: To fail to perceive, notice, or understand.
Related Phrases
- Perceived threat: A threat that is believed or interpreted to exist, whether real or not.
- The government acted against a perceived threat to national security.
- Perceived value: The worth or merit that a customer or observer believes a product or service has.
- The brand's high price adds to its perceived value.
Verb
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become conscious of
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She finally perceived the futility of her protest
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to become aware of through the senses
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I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
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