AWL Sublist 2 · Academic Word

perceive

/pərˈsiːv/ Syllables: per·ˈceive

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To become aware of something through the senses or mind; to interpret.

Synonyms

notice sense recognise

Antonyms

ignore miss

Translations

perceive in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

يدرك، يلاحظ

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

أن تفهم شيئًا أو تصبح واعيًا به، غالبًا عن طريق الحواس أو التفكير.

Easy Explanation

To perceive means to notice or understand something. People perceive the same situation differently.

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Memory TipPerceive comes from Latin 'percipere' meaning to take hold of completely.

Contextual Examples

Students who perceive feedback as helpful are more likely to act upon it productively.

Researchers must be aware of how participants perceive the interview situation.

The same policy change may be perceived very differently by different stakeholder groups.

Word Families & Pronunciation