perceived
perceived — verb
- perceivedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- perceiveds3rd person singular
- perceiveding-ing form
- perceivededpast simple
1. to form a particular view or belief about someone or something, based on what yo
to form a particular view or belief about someone or something, based on what you observe, hear, or think
Many voters perceived the young candidate as someone who genuinely cared about their problems.
perceive + noun + as + noun
The manager perceived a shift in customer attitudes long before the sales figures changed.
perceive + noun (opinion-based)
Linh perceived that her colleagues were deliberately avoiding the topic of budget cuts.
The new dress code was perceived to be unfair by most of the office staff.
Karim perceived the situation differently after hearing both sides of the argument.
- overlook
to fail to notice or form an opinion about something
文法句型
perceive + noun
perceive + noun + as + noun/adj
perceive + that-clause
be perceived + to-infinitive
be perceived + as + noun/adj
用法筆記
The structure 'perceive + noun + as + noun/adjective' is the most common pattern for this sense. The passive form is very frequent in formal writing and news reporting.
常見錯誤
2. to see, hear, or become aware of something through one of the physical senses, e
to see, hear, or become aware of something through one of the physical senses, especially when the perception requires some attention
João perceived a faint smell of smoke as soon as he stepped into the hallway.
perceive + noun (smell)
From the top of the hill, Gita perceived the distant outline of a ship on the foggy horizon.
The doctor perceived an unusual sound in the patient's chest during the check-up.
Walking through the garden at dusk, Bilal perceived a slight movement near the old stone wall.
- miss
to fail to see, hear, or notice something
文法句型
perceive + noun
perceive + that-clause
perceive + noun + -ing
用法筆記
This sense overlaps with 'notice', 'detect', and 'sense' but is more formal. Unlike sense 1 (FORM OPINION), this sense is not used with 'as' to introduce an interpretation.
常見錯誤
perceived — adjective
- perceivedpositive
- more perceivedcomparative
- most perceivedsuperlative
1. believed or understood to be a particular thing based on personal interpretation
believed or understood to be a particular thing based on personal interpretation or inference, often without objective proof — for example, a perceived threat, a perceived injustice, or a perceived lack of interest
The perceived threat from the new competitor turned out to be completely unfounded.
perceived + noun (threat)
There is a perceived gap between the salaries of senior managers and ordinary workers.
Dahlia's perceived coldness was actually shyness — she was just nervous around strangers.
The perceived benefits of the new system did not match the real results after six months.
A perceived lack of transparency damaged trust between the school and the parents.
- supposed
more common; often implies that the belief is wrong or doubtful
- alleged
stronger implication of doubt or accusation; often used in legal contexts
- ostensible
more formal; describes the stated or apparent reason, often contrasted with the real one
文法句型
perceived + noun
用法筆記
This adjective almost always appears before a noun. It highlights the gap between what people believe or assume and what may actually be true. Compare with sense 2 (SENSORY), which describes actual sensory detection.
常見錯誤
2. noticed or recognized by one or more of the physical senses, especially in a tec
noticed or recognized by one or more of the physical senses, especially in a technical or measurable way
The perceived loudness of the music changes depending on where you stand in the hall.
perceived + noun (measurement context)
The perceived colour of an object can look completely different under fluorescent light.
Tendai adjusted the monitor settings to match the perceived brightness the team wanted.
The perceived temperature outside felt much lower than the thermometer reading because of the wind.
文法句型
perceived + noun
用法筆記
Common in psychology, physics, and ergonomics to distinguish between objective measurements and what people actually experience through their senses.