perceive

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Verb perceive has 2 senses

perceive, comprehend - to become aware of through the senses; "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon"

Derived forms: noun perception₅, noun perceiver₁
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
perceive - become conscious of; "She finally perceived the futility of her protest"
--₂ is one way to understand, realize, realise, see

Derived form: noun perception₃
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

Definitions from the Web

Term: perceive

Definition:

To become aware of something through the senses or to understand or interpret something in a particular way.

Senses:

Verb: To become aware of something through the senses.
Verb: To understand or interpret something in a particular way.

Usage:

Sense 1:

She could perceive a faint smell of roses in the air.
The blind artist could perceive the world through touch and sound.

Sense 2:

She perceived his comment as a direct insult.
He perceived the painting as a representation of sadness.

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