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- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
perceives, perceiving, perceived |
| definition 1: |
to become aware of through the senses.
He perceived smoke coming from the kitchen and called the fire department.- synonyms:
- detect, distinguish, know, notice, observe, sense
- similar words:
- feel, hear, note, recognize, remark, see
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| definition 2: |
to understand.
She read the paragraph over and over until she perceived what it meant.- synonyms:
- comprehend, grasp, realize, see, sense, understand
- similar words:
- appreciate, apprehend, get, know
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| related words: |
behold, discover, distinguish, fathom, find, sight, smell, spot, view, watch |
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| derivation: |
perceiver (n.) |
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