CEFR B1

perceiving

verb

Meaning

Becoming aware of something through the senses, especially sight or hearing, or by understanding it.

Examples

She was perceiving a change in his attitude.
He was perceiving the music from the next room.

Synonyms: noticing, observing, recognizing, comprehending

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perceiving (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/

Definition

Becoming aware of something through the senses, especially sight or hearing, or by understanding it.

Examples

She was perceiving a change in his attitude.
He was perceiving the music from the next room.
The system is perceiving the user's actions in real-time.

How to Use perceiving

perceive as (prepositional phrase): To understand or interpret something in a particular way. — "She was perceiving the news as a positive development."
perceive that (collocation): To become aware of or understand that something is the case. — "He was perceiving that the situation was becoming critical."

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