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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The judge said Winehouse was "understandably sensitive about anyone who he perceives as exploiting Amy's memory... but also, in my judgement, he is equally sensitive about ensuring that the family continue to benefit financially."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Now, though, he perceives bitcoin is “potentially on the verge of breaking out of this range to the upside and breaking the bear trend.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 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

In every cinder of the universe Mercer probably perceives inconspicuous life.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick