perceive
/pəˈsiːv/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: perceives · perceiving
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To become aware of, through the physical senses, to see; to understand.
Verb
Examples
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To interpret something in a particular way.
Verb
Examples
John was perceived to be a coward by his comrades
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “perceive” mean?
To become aware of, through the physical senses, to see; to understand.
Is “perceive” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.