Perceive

Pronunciation: /pərˈsiv/

Definitions of perceive

verb to become aware of, know, or identify through the senses

Example Sentences

A1 I perceive the sun as very bright and hot.

A2 Children perceive the world around them differently than adults.

B1 Some people perceive public speaking as a daunting task.

B2 It is important to perceive feedback as constructive criticism rather than a personal attack.

C1 Art critics perceive the artist's intention behind each brushstroke.

C2 Leaders must perceive the needs of their team members in order to effectively manage them.

Examples of perceive in a Sentence

formal It is important to consider how others perceive your actions in a professional setting.

informal I don't think she perceives the situation the same way as you do.

slang Some people just can't perceive sarcasm, it goes right over their heads.

figurative The artist's use of color and light allows the viewer to perceive a sense of tranquility in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of perceive

• past tense: perceived
• plural: perceives
• comparative: more perceptive
• superlative: most perceptive
• present tense: perceives
• future tense: will perceive
• perfect tense: have perceived
• continuous tense: is perceiving
• singular: perceives
• positive degree: perceptive
• infinitive: perceive
• gerund: perceiving
• participle: perceived

Origin and Evolution of perceive

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'perceive' originated from the Latin word 'percipere', which means to take in, receive, or understand.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'perceive' has evolved to refer to the act of becoming aware of or understanding something through the senses or the mind.