perceive
verb (used with object)
to become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses.
had perceived
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past perfectof perceive.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The star has previously said that "for a really long time" she had perceived Christopher as one of her "biggest enemies" - but they reconciled before his death.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
One 1998 study, for example, found that people who had perceived control over a painful experience reported feeling less pain.
From Salon ● Mar. 18, 2025
“If I had perceived a headwind, I might have delayed it.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 3, 2021
He answered directly when asked by a prosecutor if he had seen insurgents, had received incoming fire, had perceived any threats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2021
She had not been selected for this job by a committee that had perceived her fascination with fish.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
