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PERCEIVE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Perceive.

How to pronounce perceive:

US

Perceive - as a verb

To become aware of through the senses

Example: "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
comprehend20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become conscious of

Example: "She finally perceived the futility of her protest"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
realise7realize16see3understand12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I perceive a sense of urgency in his voice."
"She perceives the world differently after her accident."
"The audience may perceive the movie as a comedy."
"He perceives his neighbor as a kind and helpful person."
"It is difficult to perceive any improvement in his behavior."
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Word Game Points

Is PERCEIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, perceive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERCEIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PERCEIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, perceive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERCEIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PERCEIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, perceive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERCEIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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