B2verbformalpsychologyacademic
US/pərˈsiːv/
UK/pəˈsiːv/
to notice or understand something, or to think of someone or something in a certain way
In context
Many people perceive working from home as less stressful.
Some dogs can perceive sounds that humans cannot hear.
He is perceived as a fair and honest manager by his team.
Words that go with perceive
verb + preposition
- perceived asTeaching is perceived as a safe career.
adverb + verb
- widely perceivedThe plan is widely perceived as unfair.
verb + noun
- perceive a threatAnimals attack when they perceive a threat.
- perceive the worldChildren perceive the world in a different way.
- perceive differencesBabies can perceive differences in colors early.