WORD: PERCEIVE
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.
EXAMPLE/USAGE:
PRONOUNCE:
LINK: PERCEIVE
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.
EXAMPLE/USAGE:
| 1. Mr Urjit Patel resigned after months of perceived acrimony between the government and the central bank over issues ranging from liquidity and credit flow to tackling weak banks, which raised concerns about the RBI's independence ahead of general elections this year. |
PRONOUNCE:
| per·ceive - पर्सीव |
LINK: PERCEIVE
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