Perceive
/pərˈsiːv/
To notice or become aware of something using your senses, like seeing or hearing it; it can also mean to understand something or recognize its meaning in your mind.
Examples
- When studying ancient civilizations in history class, I began to perceive how different cultures shaped our modern world, and it fascinated me to learn about their unique beliefs and practices.
- As I read the book, I could perceive the emotions of the characters through the vivid descriptions, making me feel as if I were experiencing their adventures alongside them.
- During our science experiment, I started to perceive the changes in the chemical reactions more clearly when we used colorful indicators to show how substances interacted with each other.
Synonyms
notice
see
detect
recognize
observe
understand
Antonyms
ignore
overlook
miss
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