PERCEIVED Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

perceived

verb

Definition of perceived next

past tense of perceive

as in sensed

to have a vague awareness of I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure

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as in noticed

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes perceived that it was going to be a nice day

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as in understood

to have a clear idea of I perceive your point, but I still disagree

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Recent Examples of perceived His triumph not only turned him into a celebrity but led to a surge in popularity for the sport, also known as ping pong, in his homeland and, eventually, helped transform how China was perceived globally. —

Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 12 May 2026 Andy Burnham, the popular mayor of Greater Manchester, is widely perceived as one of the strongest candidates. —

ABC News, 12 May 2026 State officials heard hours of testimony from California production workers who were struggling amid the steep decline in local demand and still pored over the details, worried that the bill might be perceived as a bailout for the Hollywood elite. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 May 2026 How these labor changes are perceived will also be different than the early 2000s, Autor said. —

Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 May 2026 The new junta governments gained much of their legitimacy through their opposition to an increasingly unpopular France and perceived neo-colonialism. —

Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026 But in this case, a student posted at least two videos that were widely perceived as sort of shaming women for the way their bodies work. —

Torie Bosch, STAT, 9 May 2026 Plaintiffs have perceived the moves at the NEH as part of a broader campaign against expertise. —

Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 9 May 2026 Nationally, Americans have perceived a connection between the rise in gas prices and the conflict in Iran. —

Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for perceived

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The gold rush In Kalundborg, café owner Shaun Gamble sensed the mood in town shift after Novo announced mass layoffs in September.

— Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Perhaps Arteta sensed that sitting back and inviting pressure was not the wisest against this street smart opponent.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 6 May 2026