Both Uses of
perceive
in
Anne Of Green Gables
- She only perceived that Anne had made a very thorough apology and all resentment vanished from her kindly, if somewhat officious, heart.
p. 71.3perceived = saw (became aware)
- Ruby, perceiving the Queen's calendar lying on the table, wanted to know if Anne meant to try for the gold medal.
p. 273.8 *perceiving = seeing
Definitions:
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(1)
(perceive as in: perceive the system as unfair) to view in a certain way so as to form a belief or opinion
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(2)
(perceive as in: though blind, can perceive light) to become aware of -- especially by using the senses (to see, hear, smell, feel, or taste)