perceive

//pərˈsiːv//
B2Frequency Level 7Formal
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Verb

perceiveInfinitive
perceivePresent tense
perceivedPast tense
perceivedPast participle
perceivingPresent participle
perceivesThird-person singular
1

to become aware of something through the senses, especially by seeing or hearing

She perceived a faint sound coming from the next room.

2

to understand or think of something in a particular way; to interpret or regard

She perceived his silence as a sign of disapproval.

3

to notice or realize something, especially something that is not obvious

She quickly perceived that something was wrong.