perceive

verb B2

Meaning

To perceive means to become aware of something through the senses or to understand it in a particular way.
💡 A common mistake is using "perceive" when "see" or "notice" would be more appropriate in casual contexts.

Example Sentences

How do you perceive the changes in the new policy ?
I perceive that you are upset about the meeting today .
People often perceive changes differently depending on their experiences .
Researchers perceive the data as crucial for future developments .

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