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perceive vs see

see vs perceive

perceive is not a noun while see is a noun.

perceive and see both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
perceive No No Yes No
see Yes No Yes No
As verbs, see is a hypernym of perceive; that is, see is a word with a broader meaning than perceive:
  • perceive: become conscious of
  • see: perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
Other hypernyms of perceive include realise, realize, understand.
As verbs, see is a hyponym of perceive; that is, see is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than perceive:
  • perceive: to become aware of through the senses
  • see: perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
perceive (noun) see (noun)
the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
perceive (verb) see (verb)
become conscious of deem to be
to become aware of through the senses perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
deliberate or decide
make sense of; assign a meaning to
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
match or meet
receive as a specified guest
imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
come together
conduct someone someplace
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
perceive or be contemporaneous with
see or watch
see and understand, have a good eye
observe as if with an eye
undergo or live through a difficult experience
observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
date regularly; have a steady relationship with
go to see a place, as for entertainment
go to see for professional or business reasons
go to see for a social visit
take charge of or deal with
Difference between perceive and see

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