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develop perception

[dɪˈvɛləp pərˈsɛpʃən]
verb phrase
desenvolver percepção
1. to gradually acquire or improve the ability to understand, interpret, or become aware of something through the senses or intellect
Children develop perception of colors as they grow.
As crianças desenvolvem a percepção de cores conforme crescem.
2. to cultivate awareness or insight about a particular subject or situation
Through experience, artists develop perception of light and shadow.
Através da experiência, artistas desenvolvem a percepção de luz e sombra.
Synonyms
cultivate awarenessbuild understandingenhance perceptionsharpen awarenessgain insight
Antonyms
lose perceptiondiminish awarenessobscure understanding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolver percepção
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
desenvolver a perceção
Portuguese spelling uses 'perceção' instead of 'percepção'

Related Idioms & Phrases

develop an eye for something
tune into something
get a feel for something
come to understand
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