perceive
verbHow many syllables in perceive?
There are 2 syllables in the word perceive.Divide perceive into syllables:
per · ceive
How to pronounce perceive:
Definition of perceive:
- perceive (verb):
- to become aware of through the senses.
- to attain awareness or understanding of
- to become aware of (something) through the senses
Synonyms for perceive:
ache
anticipate
apperceive
behold
catch
catch sight of
comprehend
descry
discern
discover
distinguish
divine
dream
espy
expect
feel
find
glimpse
hallucinate
hear
hurt
identify
learn
listen
make out
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Antonyms for perceive:
abort
abstain
ask
avoid
be ignorant
be immune
be oblivious
be oblivious to
be unaware
brush off
cold-shoulder
conceal
confuse
cover
destroy
detail
deviate
devour
diminish
disallow
disapprove
disbelieve
discard
discount
dislike
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