Monday, March 30, 2015

PERCEIVED

WORD: PERCEIVED

MEANING:
1.
a. To become aware of (something) directly through any of the senses, especially sight or hearing: We could perceive three figures in the fog.
b. To cause or allow the mind to become aware of (a stimulus): The ear perceives sounds.
2. To achieve understanding of; apprehend: Einstein perceived that energy and matter are equivalent. See Synonyms at see1.
3. To regard or consider; deem: an old technology that is still perceived as useful; a politician who is perceived to be a dissembler.
4. observed, saw,seen, noticed, remarked


EXAMPLE/USAGE:
1. Many people report that they assume too many responsibilities because they do not want to be perceived as lazy or unhelpful, or because they do not want to be seen as letting others down.
2. a perceived threat


PRONOUNCE:
per·ceive - पर्सीव्ड

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