Main Entry: per·ceive

Pronunciation: \pər-ˈsēv\

Function: transitive verb

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

: to become aware of through the senses

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

—per·ceiv·ably \-blē\ adverb

—per·ceiv·er noun