- present tense form of perceive (3rd person singular).
perceives
Example Sentences
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“When a pilot misperceives altitude and acceleration, it is known as the ‘somatogravic illusion’ and can cause spatial disorientation,” the report said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2021
“When a pilot misperceives altitude and acceleration it is known as the ‘somatogravic illusion’ and can cause spatial disorientation,” the report said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2020
It is the signature image for a novel about an Afrikaner who misperceives the world.
From The New Yorker • Feb. 17, 2015
His great asset is that he's perceived as a wimp -- it's always a strength for a public figure if the public misperceives him.
From Time Magazine Archive
Cria! is a dark and melodramatic comedy, highly original in plot, about how a child misperceives her actions and their consequences in the adult world.
From Time Magazine Archive
