perceive
verb
to become aware of through the senses
“I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon”
Synonymscomprehendbecome conscious of
“She finally perceived the futility of her protest”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Perceive meaning
What does “perceive” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“perceive” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: to become aware of through the senses.