Meaning & Definition of Perceive in English
English⟶
Perceive
/pərsiv/
verb
1. To become aware of through the senses
- "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon"
synonym:
- perceive,
- comprehend
2. Become conscious of
- "She finally perceived the futility of her protest"
synonym:
- perceive
Examples of using
We tend to perceive what we expect to perceive.
I perceive by your face that you have good news.