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Adjective perceived has 2 senses

sensed, perceived - detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues; "the felt presence of an intruder"; "a sensed presence in the room raised goosebumps on her arms"; "a perceived threat"
Antonym: undetected (indirect, via detected)
perceived - detected by means of the senses; "a perceived difference in temperature"
Antonym: undetected (indirect, via detected)

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