perceive
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Sometimes what we perceive as micromanagement is just workplace culture.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
And truthfully, there’s dignity in that curiosity, in wanting to know if greatness is all there is, or if there is something more that exists beyond what we can perceive.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
Gomez meanwhile said that while Maradona was seen as a revolutionary who confronted FIFA's power, current narratives perceive Messi as FIFA's "golden boy."
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
“The traffic on Whittier Blvd. is unable to expect, detect, see, perceive, react and avoid hitting pedestrians walking in the crosswalk at Orme Ave.,” the complaint said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
I just had to stay focused on my goal and ignore any haters—both real and imagined—that I might perceive.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
![]()
Tinnitus, often described as ringing in the ears, occurs when someone perceives a sound inside the ear or head even though no external source is producing it.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
Despite their perilous position, Passmoor believes Lehmann has made a positive impact and backs up how his striker perceives herself.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
Mr. Trump perceives himself as a deal maker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
In a 56-page opinion, US District Judge Beryl Howell wrote that the president has "broad statutory authority" to address "a problem he perceives to be a matter of economic and national security."
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
In every cinder of the universe Mercer probably perceives inconspicuous life.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
![]()
"I perceived our relationship as a working one," he wrote in an op-ed for the Militarny website.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Goldman excluded “the most clearly AI-related stocks, including both the beneficiaries of infrastructure spending and companies perceived to be at risk from disruption.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
It all gave the distinct impression that America didn’t really care about how it was perceived by the wider world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
The researchers compared changes in feeding, vigilance, and movement across many species and ecosystems to determine whether people are always perceived as an extreme danger.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
These offer an at-a-glance guide to the perceived dangerousness of a creature.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
![]()
While conditions are subject to change any time, the market is currently perceiving that flows through the Strait of Hormuz will continue for an extended period, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
But the more we do that, the more things there are for us to pay attention to and the more worries we have about how other people are perceiving us.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026
"Pain is an extremely efficient means for perceiving damage to the body and to indicate the associated threat to its continued life. This often triggers a survival response, such as fleeing or freezing."
From Science Daily ● Dec. 15, 2025
Emojis can have an "infantile connotation" which could lead to people perceiving you as younger, less senior, capable or responsible, he says.
From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2025
And then Beregond, perceiving the mercy and justice of the King, was glad, and kneeling kissed his hand, and departed in joy and content.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing perceive
List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Metamorphosis
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 9
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!