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perceive
verb
become conscious of
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- ERCEIV
- Scrabble score
- 15
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
pəˈsiːv
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Meaning
Definitions
verb
become conscious of
“She finally perceived the futility of her protest”
verb
to become aware of through the senses
“I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon”
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Example Sentences
She finally perceived the futility of her protest
I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
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