perceive
Meaning: To become aware of through the senses; to regard or understand in a certain way
Perceive means to become aware of something through the senses, especially sight, or to come to understand or realise something. It also refers to how someone interprets or regards something, which may differ from reality. Perception is subjective and influenced by experience.
Examples
- She perceived a change in his attitude. 她察觉到他态度的变化。Ella percibió un cambio en su actitud.彼女は彼の態度の変化を感じ取りました。그녀는 그의 태도 변화를 감지했습니다.
- The risk is greater than many people perceive. 风险比许多人认为的要大。El riesgo es mayor de lo que mucha gente percibe.リスクは多くの人が認識しているよりも大きいです。위험은 많은 사람들이 인식하는 것보다 큽니다.
- He was perceived as an outsider. 他被视为局外人。Era percibido como un forastero.彼は部外者と見なされていました。그는 외부인으로 간주되었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'percevoir', from Latin 'percipere' meaning 'to obtain, gather, seize entirely', from 'per-' (thoroughly) + 'capere' (to take, grasp). Related to 'capture', 'receive', 'concept', and 'deceive'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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