Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apperceive
verb
/ˈæp.ər.siv/
Definition
To perceive or recognize and understand something; to be aware of one’s own perception.
Examples
- Through meditation, she was able to apperceive her thoughts and feelings more clearly.
- As he studied the painting, he began to apperceive the emotions behind the brushstrokes.
- Teachers help students apperceive new concepts by connecting them to prior knowledge.
Meaning
The act of understanding something through awareness or recognizing the context of one’s perception.
Synonyms
- perceive
- discern
- realize
- recognize
