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perceive

/pəˈsiːv/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To become aware of or recognize something through the senses, especially by sight or hearing.

    - "She perceives the beauty of the sunset."
    - "The doctor was able to perceive the symptoms of the disease."
  • Verb

    To have a particular view or understanding of something.

    - "He perceives the situation differently than others."
    - "Her perception of the world is shaped by her experiences."
Pronunciation
  1. /pɚˈsiv/



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Synonyms

ken
Rhymes
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deceive , receive , perceive , believe
Homophones
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  1. perceive (English) : To become aware of or recognize something through the senses

  2. perceive (English) : To have a particular view or understanding of something

  3. perceptible (English) : Capable of being perceived or apprehended by the senses

Variants
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perceivable , perceivably , perceive , perceived , perceiver , perceivers , perceives , perceiving
Forms
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perceived, perceiving, perceptibly

Etymology
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From Old French perceivre, from perceivre 'receive', from per- 'through' + ceivre 'receive'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'perceive' comes from the Latin word 'percipere', which means 'to seize, take, or receive'.

  2. The verb 'perceive' is often used interchangeably with the verb 'observe', but they have slightly different meanings: 'perceive' implies becoming aware of something, while 'observe' implies paying close attention to something.

Related Concepts
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  1. Perception: The process of interpreting and organizing sensory information in order to understand and navigate the environment.

  2. Sensory perception: The ability to receive and interpret information from the environment through the senses.

Quotes
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  1. We "perceive" by means of the kaleidoscopic mirror of this life. This means that our ability to perceive is at once tyrannized by our expectations, and at war with them.

    - James Baldwin,{it}The Evidence of Things Not Seen{/it},1985

  2. … and when they "perceived" her to be little struck with the duet they were so good as to play, they could do no more than make her a generous present of some of their least valued toys, and leave her to herself, while they adjourned to whatever might be the favourite holiday sport of the moment, making artificial flowers or wasting gold paper.

    - Jane Austen,{it}Mansfield Park{/it},1814

  3. Standing in the hallway just out of sight during this interview was Sarah. She held her baby on her hip and she listened. She "perceived" as no one in the family could the enormity of the misfortune.

    - E. L. Doctorow,{it}Ragtime{/it},1974
Culture
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In literature, the word 'perceive' is often used to describe a character's realization or understanding of a situation or emotion. In art, it can refer to the ability of an artist to capture the essence of a subject or scene. In music, it can refer to the ability of a listener to understand and appreciate the complexities of a composition.

How to Memorize "perceive"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of receiving or taking in information through the senses.
    - Imagine yourself seeing or hearing something and recognizing it as new information.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'perceive' with the idea of receiving or taking in information.
    - Create a mental image of yourself becoming aware of something through your senses.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym P-E-R-C-E-I-V-E to remember the meaning of the word: 'Perceive' - To become aware of or recognize something through the senses.

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