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perceive
verb
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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:

hurtdreamobservelistentouchhearanticipatepick updistinguishsuffer
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Antonyms for perceive:

deviatediminishfaildisbelievedisallowhideforgetmissdislikequestion
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