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to perceive
01
to realize through the senses
Transitive: to perceive a sensory stimulus
Examples
As she touched the fabric, she perceived its softness and knew it was made of silk.
When he entered the room, he immediately perceived the scent of fresh flowers.
Examples
He did n't initially understand the implications, but soon perceived the gravity of the decision.
When she read the letter, she immediately perceived the urgency of the situation.
03
to understand or think about someone or something in a certain way
Examples
People often perceive him as confident and friendly.
She perceived the comment as rude, even if it was not meant that way.
Lexical Tree
misperceive
perceivable
perceived
perceive
