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Perceived

Verb / pɜ:ˈsi:vd / Another word for perceived — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to become aware of or understand something through the senses

Synonyms & similar words

perceive sensed comprehend noticed observed detected recognized grasped understood comprehended realized sensed apprehended discerned distinguished identified diagnosed intuited registered spotted viewed witnessed

Synonyms by register

Formal

discerned apprehended comprehended recognized

Informal

seen felt sensed figured

Literary

divined beheld espied

Antonyms

unseen unnoticed unrecognized ignored overlooked unacknowledged

Common collocations

  • perceived threat
  • perceived risk
  • perceived value
  • perceived injustice
  • perceived ability
  • perceived importance
  • perceived difference

Word family

noun perception
verb perceive
adjective perceptive
adverb perceptively

Usage note

Often used to describe how something is understood or interpreted, rather than its objective reality. Be mindful of the subjective nature implied by 'perceived'.

Example sentences

  1. I perceived a strange noise coming from the basement.
  2. She perceived the scent of freshly baked cookies.
  3. He perceived a hint of sadness in her voice.
  4. They perceived a threat and decided to call the police.
  5. We all perceived a change in his behavior.

Quotes

  • The world is not what it seems or what it is perceived to be.
  • Beauty is not just what is perceived by the eyes.
  • Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife.

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