Main Entry: per·ceive

Pronunciation: \pər-ˈsēv\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): per·ceived; per·ceiv·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French perceivre, from Latin percipere, from per- thoroughly + capere to take — more at heave

Date: 14th century

1 a : to attain awareness or understanding of b : to regard as being such <perceived threats> <was perceived as a loser>
2 : to become aware of through the senses; especially : see, observe

— per·ceiv·able \-ˈsē-və-bəl\ adjective

— per·ceiv·ably \-blē\ adverb

— per·ceiv·er noun