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PERCEIVES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Perceives.

Perceives - as a verb

To become aware of through the senses

Example: "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
comprehend
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Become conscious of

Example: "She finally perceived the futility of her protest"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
realiserealizeseeunderstand
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She perceives her co-worker as being very ambitious."
"The artist perceives the world through a unique lens."
"He perceives the criticism as a personal attack."
"The professor perceives a lack of effort in the students' work."
"She perceives her sister's behavior as manipulative."
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Word Game Points

Is PERCEIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, perceives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERCEIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PERCEIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, perceives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERCEIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is PERCEIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, perceives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERCEIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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