1
as in to feel
to have a vague awareness of
I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure
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2
as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
perceived that it was going to be a nice day
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3
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I perceive your point, but I still disagree
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Recent Examples of perceive
They are often perceived as angry, aggressive, or difficult.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
Moreover, perceived increases in brightness become less and less apparent as a light source gets brighter, so the visual difference between a 600-nit and a 1,600-nit TV is much more noticeable than the difference between a 1,600-nit and a 2,600-nit TV, for instance.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Visual motion detection refers to the visual system’s ability to perceive and process motion based on changing patterns of light on the retina.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Just like animals, an agent can perceive aspects of its environment and take actions.
—Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
Moreover, perceived increases in brightness become less and less apparent as a light source gets brighter, so the visual difference between a 600-nit and a 1,600-nit TV is much more noticeable than the difference between a 1,600-nit and a 2,600-nit TV, for instance.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Visual motion detection refers to the visual system’s ability to perceive and process motion based on changing patterns of light on the retina.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Just like animals, an agent can perceive aspects of its environment and take actions.
—Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceive
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Many individuals feel too stressed or busy will avoid treating themselves, according to a study by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business published in the Journal of Consumer Research.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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By getting a sneak peek at the course, McIlroy aims to feel more relaxed and focused during the tournament week.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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During the afternoon, boaters noticed four families of orcas, also known as killer whales, lurking near the surface.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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IndieWire understands the festival was waiting to confirm Denzel Washington’s attendance, and indeed the star will be at Cannes.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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And like Bell, my bandmates and I understood why other artists were continuing to cancel their performances.—
Ryan Miller,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cuban forged a particular bond with Dumont, sensing long-term business opportunities with the son-in-law of Miriam Adelson, Sheldon’s widow.—
C. Clark, D. Aldridge, S. Amick, F. Katz,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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And Woltman and the team started pushing the song to alternative radio, sensing an opportunity to expand its success there.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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Comments James Cameron has unveiled the first official footage from Avatar: Fire and Ash, though the general public may have to wait a little longer to see it.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Click here to see more photos of the Philadelphia home.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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Snow is best known for being part of the ensemble cast in Universal’s Pitch Perfect and its two sequels.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the baseball player who was diagnosed with it, the exact cause of the disease is still not known, although a small group of cases are inherited.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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More inspiring still is to be tucked low in the wraparound-leather cockpit and savoring the sounds, smells, and sensations of driving a Lamborghini legend.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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Want to feel your movie seat move, get pelted by wind and snow or even smell a certain scent?—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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The two were most recently spotted together at Los Angeles’ Birds Street Cafe on Sunday (Mar. 23).—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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On March 19, an employee at Grand Teton National Park spotted a grizzly north of the park’s boundary.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Perceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perceive. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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