👀perceive

verb
/pərˈsiːv/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

She perceived a change in his tone of voice.

I perceive a change in his attitude.

Example Expressions

perceive as

Synonyms

notice, detect, observe, discern, sense
Entry 1
notice, detect, observe, discern, sense
Entry 2
notice, observe, sense, detect

Antonyms

ignore, overlook, miss
Entry 1
ignore, overlook, miss
Entry 2
ignore, overlook, miss

Collocations

perceive as, perceive reality, perceive threat, perceive difference, perceive clearly, perceive differently, perceive accurately, perceive immediately, perceive gradually
Entry 1
perceive as, perceive reality, perceive threat, perceive difference
Entry 2
perceive clearly, perceive differently, perceive accurately, perceive immediately, perceive gradually

More Example Sentences

I am not sure how this would be perceived here, so I wanted to ask beforehand.

Related Vocabularies

to officially force someone to leave a place or organization
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
To annoy or irritate someone.
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
to reduce speed; to slow down
to hang loosely or swing freely

Explore More