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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
ER
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

pəˈsiːv

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. become conscious of

    “She finally perceived the futility of her protest”

verb

  1. 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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