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In class, we used perceive to explain our answer.
What does Perceive mean?
notice or understand.
Dictionary definition
To notice or understand something using senses or thought.
Example sentences
Perceive in a sentence
medium
Good readers use perceive when they compare clues in a passage.
hard
The story asks students to use perceive to judge which choice is most fair.
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Practice 1
What does perceive mean?
Perceive means notice or understand.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses perceive correctly?
The correct sentence uses perceive in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to perceive?
Notice is close in meaning to perceive.
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Perceive
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per · seev · strongest beat: seev
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WordPerceive.
Partverb.
MeaningPerceive means notice or understand.
ExampleExample: In class, we used perceive to explain our answer.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- per · seev
- Strongest beat
- seev
- Ending
- seev
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on seev.
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Synonyms
Words like Perceive
noticeSimilar meaning.
understandSimilar meaning.
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Word family
Perceive word family
Base word
perceive
noun
perception
The way something is noticed or understood.
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Hint for students
notice or understand.
Common mix-up
Perceive is not the same as miss. Perceive means notice or understand.
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Read this model sentence: Good readers use perceive when they compare clues in a passage. Clue words: good, readers, use. Underline clue words that show why perceive fits instead of miss. Now write one new sentence that shows perceive without using the word perceive. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show perceive?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Good readers use perceive when they compare clues in a passage." Why does perceive fit better than miss?
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