Perceive (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Become conscious of; "She finally perceived the futility of her protest".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Hypernyms

• Realize
• Realise
• See

Hyponyms

• Sense
• Smell Out

Related Words

• Perception (noun)
• Perceptive (adjective)
• Perceptible (adjective)
• Percipient (adjective)

Meaning ²

To become aware of through the senses; "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Synonyms

• Comprehend

Hyponyms

• Suffer
• Receive
• Pick Up
• Sense
• Sight
• Ache

Related Words

• Perception (noun)
• Perceiver (noun)
• Perceptive (adjective)
• Perceptible (adjective)