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Perceives

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

Definition

To become aware of something through the senses, especially sight or hearing.

Synonyms & similar words

perceive comprehend notices observes sees spots discovers detects identifies recognizes understands grasps comprehends apprehends catches gets senses feels experiences discerns distinguishes realizes

Example sentences

  1. He perceives a faint smell of flowers.
  2. She perceives the sound of the waves crashing on the shore.
  3. The cat perceives the mouse scurrying across the floor.
  4. He perceives the beauty in the sunset.
  5. She perceives the sadness in his eyes.

Quotes

  • The eye through which I see God is the same eye through which God sees me. - Meister Eckhart
  • We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are. - Anaïs Nin
  • The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. - Albert Einstein

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