perceive
verb C1
Plain meaning
to see, understand, or think about something in a particular way
Exam-register meaning
to interpret, regard, or become aware of something through experience, evidence, or belief
In context
generalMany students perceive grammar as difficult.
examCitizens may perceive public transport as unsafe if services are unreliable and poorly lit.
Common collocations
perceive aswidely perceivedperceive a difference
Watch out
Use 'perceive something as something'. Do not write 'perceive something like'.
Word family
perception (noun)perceptive (adjective)perceived (adjective/participle)