perceive
gb/pɚsˈiv/ us/pɚsˈiv/
B1
Inglês
~ 2900
észlel, érzékel, észrevesz, tart, lát, értelmez
VERBO
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
to perceive [something]
I perceived a shadow moving behind the curtain.
Észrevettem, hogy egy árnyék mozog a függöny mögött.
She perceived the faint sound of music in the distance.
Észlelte a távolból hallatszó halk zenét.
He perceived the smell of smoke in the air.
They perceived a change in her mood.
We perceived the problem before it got worse.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I perceived a noise outside.
Zajt észleltem odakint.
She perceived a man in the room.
Észrevett egy férfit a szobában.
He perceived a smell of food.
They perceived a new face at school.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'perceive' with 'think' or 'believe'. 'Perceive' is about noticing through senses, not forming opinions (though it can also mean interpret).
Significado
Become aware through senses
Colocações
perceive a difference
|perceive a threat
|perceive a change
|perceive danger
Sinónimos
notice (More general and common in everyday speech, without implying deep thought.)
Antónimos
overlook (Fails to notice something that is there.)
Temas
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To see, hear, or notice something.
To notice or become aware of something by using one of your senses, especially sight or hearing.
VERBO
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
to perceive [something] as [adjective/noun]
The public perceives him as a strong leader.
A közvélemény erős vezetőnek tartja.
She perceived his silence as a sign of anger.
A hallgatását a harag jelének értelmezte.
Many perceive this law as unnecessary.
I perceived her comment as an insult.
They perceive the situation differently.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I perceive this as a good idea.
Ezt jó ötletnek tartom.
She perceives the game as too hard.
Túl nehéznek tartja a játékot.
They perceive him as very kind.
He perceives the weather as cold.
Erro comum:
Learners may forget to use 'as' when describing how something is perceived (e.g., 'perceive it good' instead of 'perceive it as good').
Significado
Understand or interpret
Colocações
perceive as unfair
|perceive as dangerous
|perceive reality
Sinónimos
interpret (Focuses more on explaining the meaning of something, often in a formal context.)
Antónimos
misunderstand (Fail to understand or interpret correctly.)
Temas
thinking
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To understand or think about something in a certain way.
To understand or think of something in a particular way; to interpret it mentally.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
perceive
IPA
GB/pɚsˈiv/
US/pɚsˈiv/
Sílabas e acento
per - ceive (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: perceive
- 3rd Person Singular: perceives
- Present Participle: perceiving
- Past: perceived
Família de palavras
Forms
perceives
verb
perceiving
verb
perceived
verb
Core family
perception
noun B2
perceptive
adjective C1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
Expressões
be perceived to be
1/bˈi pɚsˈivd tə bˈi/
fixed phrase
Be regarded in certain way
To be seen or thought of in a certain way by others.
Exemplos
- She is perceived to be very honest.
- The plan was perceived to be risky.
perceive as
1/pɚsˈiv ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Interpret in a certain way
To think about something in a certain way.
Exemplos
- I perceive this change as positive.
- Many people perceive his words as rude.