perceived
pəˈsiːvd
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Definition of perceived - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
perceptiongenerally recognized to be true
  • The perceived benefits of the policy were widely discussed.
accepted acknowledged
2.
understoodas seen or understood by someone
  • Her perceived attitude was not well received by the team.
acknowledged comprehended recognized
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Expressions with perceived

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situation or entity believed to be possibly harmful or dangerous
The dog's loud barking created a perceived threat for the child.
make something noticeable to the senses or mind
The artist used colors to cause the painting to be perceived.
subjective belief about how likely harm or loss might be
High perceived risk discouraged many people from investing in the project.
apparent temperature felt due to wind or humidity
The perceived temperature was much colder due to the wind.

Origin of perceived

Latin, percipere (to seize, understand)

Terms with perceived included in their meaning

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colors
the color perceived in the absence of light
hearing
sensation perceived by the ear from vibrations
senses
sense by which sounds are perceived
perception
sense by which physical contact is perceived
overpriced
priced higher than its perceived value
eating taste
taste perceived in food or liquid
annoyance
annoyed or irritated due to perceived disrespect
nutrition
diet chosen for lifestyle or perceived health benefits

Examples of perceived in a sentence

  • His perceived arrogance made him unpopular.
  • His perceived intentions were questioned by the committee.
  • The perceived threat was taken seriously by the authorities.

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  1. French:perçu, apparent, ...
  2. German:wahrgenommen, empfunden, ...
  3. Italian:percepito, ritenuto, ...
  4. Spanish:percibido, interpretado, ...
  5. Portuguese:percebido, interpretado, ...
  6. Chinese:被认为的, 被理解的, ...
  7. Japanese:認識された, 見られた, ...
  8. Arabic:معتقد, مُدْرَك, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִתְפָּס, כְּפִי שֶׁנִּתְפָּס, ...
  10. Russian:предполагаемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сприйнятий, видимий, ...
  12. Hindi:माना हुआ, माना गया, ...
perceive
pərˈsiːv

Definition of perceive - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
realizationnotice or realize something not obvious
  • I perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
discern recognize
2.
awarenessbecome aware through the senses
  • She perceived a change in the atmosphere.
detect discern sense
3.
cognitionform an opinion based on observation
  • They perceived him as a strong leader.
discern recognize
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Origin of perceive

Latin, percipere (to seize)

Examples of perceive in a sentence

  • They perceived the distant sound of thunder.
  • He perceived the aroma of fresh coffee.
  • They perceived a hint of sarcasm in his voice.
  • She perceived the changes as beneficial to the team.
  • He perceived the gesture as a sign of goodwill.

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  1. French:percevoir, ressentir, ...
  2. German:bemerken, spüren, ...
  3. Italian:percepire, avvertire, ...
  4. Spanish:percibir, considerar, ...
  5. Portuguese:perceber, sentir, ...
  6. Chinese:察觉, 觉察, ...
  7. Japanese:感じる, 察知する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَدْرَكَ, رَأَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַבְחִין, לִתְפּוֹס אֶת, ...
  10. Russian:воспринимать, почувствовать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:помітити, відчувати, ...
  12. Hindi:महसूस करना, अनुभव करना, ...
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