perceive
intermediateB1/pərˈsiːv/ · per-ceive
to become aware of something through the senses; to recognize or understand.
Meanings
to become aware of something through the senses; to recognize or understand.
کسی چیز کو حواس کے ذریعے محسوس کرنا؛ پہچاننا یا سمجھنا۔
محسوس کرنا
mehsoos karna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- perceive reality
- perceive emotions
- perceive danger
Example Sentences
I perceive a change in her behavior over the past week.
میں پچھلے ہفتے اس کے طرز عمل میں تبدیلی محسوس کرتا ہوں۔
main pichhle hafte is ke tarz amal mein tabdeeli mehsoos karta hoon.
He could perceive the subtle differences in the painting.
وہ پینٹنگ میں لطیف فرق محسوس کر سکتا تھا۔
woh painting mein lateef farq mehsoos kar sakta tha.
It's important to perceive the world around you with clarity.
یہ ضروری ہے کہ آپ اپنے ارد گرد کی دنیا کو واضح طور پر محسوس کریں۔
ye zaroori hai ke aap apne aird gird ki duniya ko wazeh tor par mehsoos karein.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'perceive' as 'to seize the perception'.
Imagine a person noticing the subtle shifts in their environment.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ سمجھو مجھے مل کے راضی، میری محسوسات کی بات سنو
na samjho mujhe mil ke raazi, meri mehsoosaat ki baat suno
Do not think of me as pleased just by meeting; listen to the tale of my feelings.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سب کے نظر میں تنقید، مالک کے دل میں محبت۔
sab ke nazar mein tanqeed, malik ke dil mein mohabbat.
Criticism in everyone's eyes, love in the heart of the owner.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "percipere" — to seize, take wholly
First known use: 14th century
The word 'perceive' has evolved from the Latin 'percipere', which means to seize or take in fully. It entered Middle English through Old French in the late 14th century.