perceived
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to notice or become aware of something using your eyes, ears, or other senses.
v.to become aware of something through the senses, particularly sight or hearing. Transitive; requires a direct object.
Simple“The cat perceived a tiny movement in the grass and stayed very still.”
In context“The researchers noted that the subjects perceived the subtle change in frequency long before the visual indicators appeared on the screen.”
UsageOften used in formal or scientific contexts to describe sensory input.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to think of someone or something in a particular way.
v.to interpret or regard someone or something in a specific manner. Often used with 'as'.
Simple“Many people perceived the new law as a way to save money.”
In context“The public perceived the CEO's silence as an admission of guilt, despite the legal team's insistence that it was a standard procedural delay.”
UsageCommonly follows the pattern 'perceive something as [adjective/noun]'.
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.something that people believe is true, even if it might not be.
adj.regarded or understood in a particular way, often in contrast to an objective reality.
Simple“The perceived risk of the surgery was much higher than the actual danger.”
In context“The gap between the perceived quality of the product and its actual performance led to a significant decline in customer loyalty.”
UsageUsually appears before the noun it modifies.
“As a Japanese scholar of Islam , I have studied how Muslims perceived Japan during the 19th and early 20th centuries.”
“For a number of years, people around Britain have spoken of what they perceived to be "dodgy shops" on their High Street.”