Perceive:

Verb:

1. To become aware or conscious of (something); to come to realize or understand.
   • Example: She perceived the change in his behavior.
2. To interpret or look on (someone or something) in a particular way; regard as.
   • Example: He was perceived as a threat by the community.

Prepositions Used with “Perceive”:

• Perceive as (e.g., She perceived him as a kind person.)
• Perceive to be (e.g., He is perceived to be a leader.)
• Perceive in (e.g., They perceive value in his suggestions.)

Collocations:

• Perceive a change
• Perceive a threat
• Perceive differences
• Perceive value
• Perceive reality
• Perceive danger
• Perceive something as
• Perceive to be

Example Sentences:

1. She perceived a faint noise coming from the attic.
2. He is often perceived as arrogant.
3. They perceive a threat in the new policies.
4. The artist’s work is perceived differently by various audiences.
5. She perceived the tension in the room immediately.
6. He perceives value in every opportunity.
7. The company’s actions were perceived as aggressive.
8. She perceived a change in his attitude.
9. He was perceived to be the best candidate for the job.
10. The differences between the two proposals were hard to perceive.
11. She perceives reality in a unique way.
12. The risk was perceived to be minimal.
13. He perceived the gesture as a sign of goodwill.
14. They perceived her comments as criticism.
15. He perceives danger where others do not.
16. She was perceived as the leader of the group.
17. He perceives the world through a lens of optimism.
18. The judge perceived the evidence as conclusive.
19. She perceives her role in the company differently than her colleagues.
20. He perceived the task to be straightforward.
21. They perceived the new policy as beneficial.
22. She perceives a lack of respect in their actions.
23. He perceived her silence as agreement.
24. The team perceived the challenge as an opportunity.
25. She perceives herself to be more capable than she actually is.
26. He was perceived as a hero after the rescue.
27. She perceives time differently when she is engrossed in her work.
28. They perceived the meeting as a waste of time.
29. He perceives criticism as a chance to improve.
30. The scientist perceived a pattern in the data.
31. She perceives her surroundings with great detail.
32. He perceived a sense of urgency in her voice.
33. They perceive each other as rivals.
34. She perceives his actions as selfish.
35. He was perceived to be lying by the jury.
36. The community perceives the new park as a valuable addition.
37. She perceived the weather to be changing.
38. He perceives the project as a stepping stone in his career.
39. They perceived the event as a success.
40. She perceives the color blue differently due to her vision condition.
41. He perceives challenges as opportunities to learn.
42. The patient perceived the pain as mild.
43. She perceives every detail in the artwork.
44. He perceives their relationship as strained.
45. They perceive the policy changes as necessary.
46. She perceives her role in the family as a caregiver.
47. He was perceived to be unfriendly by his new colleagues.
48. They perceive the competition as tough.
49. She perceives the difference between the two products.
50. He perceived a slight improvement in his health.