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perceives

VERB

notice, see

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discern distinguish feel grasp identify observe realize recognize regard

STRONG

apperceive apprehend behold descry discover divine espy look mark mind note remark seize sense spot spy take

WEAK

be aware of make out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve disregard ignore miss misunderstand neglect overlook

STRONG

avoid dodge give lose offer

WEAK

misinterpret

VERB

understand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appreciate comprehend distinguish feel grasp know read realize recognize see

STRONG

apprehend conclude copy deduce feature flash gather get learn pin sense track

WEAK

get the message get the picture

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore misinterpret misunderstand neglect overlook

STRONG

lose miss

Example Sentences

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"China perceives Spain as relatively friendly, less confrontational toward China than other countries and likely more independent from Washington. This allows for more autonomous decision-making," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“The minute I make that phone call or anybody perceives that Authentic could control the newsroom, forget it, game over,” Dienst said, referencing Bhargava.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Mr. Trump perceives himself as a deal maker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Its credit default swaps, or the price of insurance on its bonds, have widened sharply in recent weeks, an indication that the market perceives the company is on increasingly shaky financial footing.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 9, 2025

She loves that she thinks she’s in control of my involvement with Jeremy, and she’ll actually have it out with Lauren if she perceives interference.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali