perceive
word
Definition
To become aware of something through the senses, such as seeing or hearing, or to understand or interpret something in a particular way.
Usage & Nuances
'Perceive' is formal and often used in academic, psychological, or analytical contexts. It can mean becoming physically aware (e.g., see, hear) or forming an opinion (e.g., 'perceived as rude'). Often pairs with 'as' or object clauses. Do not confuse with 'receive'.
Spanish: percibirPortuguese (BR): perceberPortuguese (PT): perceberChinese (Simplified): 察觉 - 感知Chinese (Traditional): 察覺 - 感知Hindi: समझना - महसूस करनाArabic: يُدرك - يَعيBengali: অনুভব করা - উপলব্ধি করাRussian: воспринимать - ощущать - осознаватьJapanese: 知覚する - 感じ取る - 捉えるVietnamese: nhận thức - cảm nhậnKorean: 지각하다 - 인식하다Turkish: algılamak - sezmekUrdu: محسوس کرنا - سمجھناIndonesian: merasakan - memahami
Example Sentences
I perceive a strange smell in the room.
basic
Children perceive sounds better than adults.
basic
She did not perceive the danger until it was too late.
basic
People often perceive silence as awkward in conversations.
natural
How do you perceive yourself in five years?
natural
He didn't perceive her joke as offensive, just funny.
natural