perceive

per·ceive

vt \pər-ˈsēv\

per·ceivedper·ceiv·ing

Definition of PERCEIVE

: to become aware of through the senses

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

—per·ceiv·ably \-blē\ adverb

—per·ceiv·er noun