PERCEIVE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word perceive. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| comprehend | verbv | |||||
verb • get the meaning of something • to become aware of through the senses • include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory | ||||||
| appreciate | verbv | |||||
verb • recognize with gratitude; be grateful for • be fully aware of; realize fully • hold dear • gain in value • increase the value of | ||||||
| apprehend | verbv | |||||
verb • get the meaning of something • take into custody • anticipate with dread or anxiety | ||||||
| ascertain | verbv | |||||
verb • establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort • learn or discover with certainty | ||||||
| behold | verbv | |||||
verb • see with attention | ||||||
| detect | verbv | |||||
verb • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes | ||||||
| discern | verbv | |||||
verb • detect with the senses | ||||||
| glimpse | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a quick look • a brief or incomplete view • a vague indication verb • catch a glimpse of or see briefly | ||||||
| grasp | verbv | |||||
noun • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something • the limit of capability • an intellectual hold or understanding • the act of grasping verb • hold firmly • get the meaning of something | ||||||
| identify | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something • give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property • consider (oneself) as similar to somebody else • conceive of as united or associated • identify as in botany or biology, for example • consider to be equal or the same | ||||||
| notice | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an announcement containing information about an event • the act of noticing or paying attention • a request for payment • advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract • a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement • polite or favorable attention • a short critical review verb • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes • notice or perceive • make or write a comment on • express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with | ||||||
| observe | verbv | |||||
verb • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes • make mention of • observe with care or pay close attention to • watch attentively • show respect towards • behave as expected during of holidays or rites • follow with the eyes or the mind • stick to correctly or closely • conform one's action or practice to | ||||||
| realize | verbv | |||||
verb • be fully aware or cognizant of • perceive (an idea or situation) mentally • make real or concrete; give reality or substance to • earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages • convert into cash; of goods and property • expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass | ||||||
| recognize | verbv | |||||
verb • accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority • be fully aware or cognizant of • detect with the senses • perceive to be the same • grant credentials to • express greetings upon meeting someone • express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for • exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate) • show approval or appreciation of | ||||||
| see | verbv | |||||
noun • the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located verb • perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight • perceive (an idea or situation) mentally • perceive or be contemporaneous with • imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind • deem to be • get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally • see or watch • come together • find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • go to see for professional or business reasons • go to see for a social visit • go to see a place, as for entertainment • take charge of or deal with • receive as a specified guest • date regularly; have a steady relationship with • see and understand, have a good eye • deliberate or decide • observe as if with an eye • observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect • undergo or live through a difficult experience • conduct someone someplace • match or meet • make sense of; assign a meaning to | ||||||
| sense | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a general conscious awareness • the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted • the faculty through which the external world is apprehended • sound practical judgment • a natural appreciation or ability verb • perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles • detect some circumstance or entity automatically • become aware of not through the senses but instinctively • discern | ||||||
| understand | verbv | |||||
verb • know and comprehend the nature or meaning of • perceive (an idea or situation) mentally • make sense of a language • believe to be the case • be understanding of | ||||||
| ken | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • range of what one can know or understand • the range of vision | ||||||