per
ceive
Third Person
perceives
Present Participle
perceiving
Past Tense
perceived
Past Participle
perceived
1
to realize through the senses
transitive
- As she touched the fabric, she perceived its softness and knew it was made of silk.
- When he entered the room, he immediately perceived the scent of fresh flowers.
- Cats can perceive high-frequency sounds that are inaudible to humans.
- Humans perceive color through the eyes by detecting different wavelengths of light.
- Tasting the dish allowed them to perceive the blend of flavors and spices.
2
to become aware or conscious of something
transitive
- He didn't initially understand the implications, but soon perceived the gravity of the decision.
- When she read the letter, she immediately perceived the urgency of the situation.
- Through the artist's work, many perceived a deeper message about society's values.
3
to understand or think about someone or something in a certain way
- People often perceive him as confident and friendly.
- She perceived the comment as rude, even if it was not meant that way.
- They are perceived as a strong and reliable team.
- Some students perceive online learning as more difficult.
- He perceives failure as a chance to grow.