perceive
[ per-seev ]
/ pərˈsiv /
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verb (used with object), per·ceived, per·ceiv·ing.
to become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses: I perceived an object looming through the mist.
to recognize, discern, envision, or understand: I perceive a note of sarcasm in your voice. This is a nice idea but I perceive difficulties in putting it into practice.
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Origin of perceive
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English perceiven, from Anglo-French *perceivre, for perçoivre, from Latin percipere “to lay hold of, grasp,” equivalent to per-per- + -cipere, combining form of capere “to take”
synonym study for perceive
1. See notice.
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British Dictionary definitions for perceive
perceive
/ (pəˈsiːv) /
verb
to become aware of (something) through the senses, esp the sight; recognize or observe
(tr; may take a clause as object) to come to comprehend; grasp
Derived forms of perceive
perceivable, adjectiveperceivability, nounperceivably, adverbperceiver, nounWord Origin for perceive
C13: from Old French perçoivre, from Latin percipere seize entirely, from per- (thoroughly) + capere to grasp
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Medical definitions for perceive
perceive
[ pər-sēv′ ]
v.
To become aware of directly through any of the senses, especially sight or hearing.
To achieve understanding of; apprehend.
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per•ceiv′a•ble adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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