perceive
//pərˈsiːv//
Verb
perceiveInfinitive
perceivePresent tense
perceivedPast tense
perceivedPast participle
perceivingPresent participle
perceivesThird-person singular
1
to become aware of something through the senses, especially by seeing or hearing
She perceived a faint sound coming from the next room.
2
to understand or think of something in a particular way; to interpret or regard
She perceived his silence as a sign of disapproval.
3
to notice or realize something, especially something that is not obvious
She quickly perceived that something was wrong.