perceive — to become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈsiv/
Korean meaning: 인지하다, 지각하다, 알아차리다
Korean pronunciation: 퍼-시브 (강세: 시브)
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to perceive my mood better than my therapist does.
- Students often perceive pop quizzes as a teacher's evil plot.
- How do you perceive the current economic situation?
perceive
VERB//pərˈsiv//
to become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses

Becoming aware of something
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Don't just believe what you perceive — your eyes can deceive, so use your sleeve… I mean, your brain.
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Origin
From Latin 'percipere', meaning 'to take hold of' or 'to seize', composed of 'per-' (through) and 'capere' (to take or seize). The word entered English through Old French 'percevoir' in the 13th century.
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“My cat seems to perceive my mood better than my therapist does.”
“Students often perceive pop quizzes as a teacher's evil plot.”
“How do you perceive the current economic situation?”
“She perceived his silence as disapproval.”
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