- present tense form of perceive (3rd person singular).
perceives
Example Sentences
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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
"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
Scotland's relationship with England, and how England perceives that relationship, has layers to it.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
Mr. Trump perceives himself as a deal maker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
I know how a fly perceives the world, I’ve seen many flies’ eyes, through microscopes.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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