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Synonyms
per·ceive (pər-sēv́)

[Middle English perceiven, from Old French perceivre, from Latin percipere, per-, per-, + capere, to seize.]

transitive verb: -ceived, -ceiv·ing, -ceives. 

  1. To become aware of directly through any of the senses, especially sight or hearing.
  2. To achieve understanding of; apprehend. See synonyms at see1

derivatives

per·ceiv́a·ble
adjective
per·ceiv́a·bly
adverb
per·ceiv́er
noun