perceive
/pərˈsiːv/
per · ceive
pər · ˈsiːv
English Definition
v. see, become aware
Significado en Español
percibir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhận thức, cảm nhận
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Example Sentence
How do you perceive this problem?
你怎么看这个问题？
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
perceive(sense)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the context of art, it is important to perceive the deeper meaning behind each piece.
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A
detect
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B
ignore
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C
misinterpret
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D
neglect
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A — detect.
“perceive” means v. see, become aware
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the dim light, she could barely ______ the outline of a figure.
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A
ignore
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B
overlook
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C
miss
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D
perceive
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D — perceive.
“perceive” means v. see, become aware
Common questions about “perceive”
What does “perceive” mean?
perceive — v. see, become aware. In Chinese: 感知，察觉.
How do you pronounce “perceive”?
perceive is pronounced /pərˈsiːv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: per · ceive.
How do you use “perceive” in a sentence?
How do you perceive this problem? (你怎么看这个问题？)
What are synonyms for “perceive”?
see, notice — all close in meaning to perceive (v. see, become aware).
Is “perceive” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. perceive appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “perceive”?
perceive(sense)
