Collocations for "perceived"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "perceived" in context.
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perceive
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- perceive a [threat, danger]
- is perceived to be a [threat]
- perceived to be the [best, worst, most effective]
- perceive the [truth, opportunity]
- perceive [differences, the difficulties, situation]
- [quick, slow, unable] to perceive the [differences]
- [immediately, eventually, astutely] perceived the [differences]
- perceive a [hint, note, tinge] of [sarcasm, hatred, envy, joy]
- perceived that [there would be, she would have] difficulties (with)
'perceived' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):