perceive perceive /pɝˈsiːv/

verb

1. () To become aware of through the senses  ( comprehend , perceive )
   to become aware of through the senses
    I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
   I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
   
2. () Become conscious of  ( perceive )
   become conscious of
    She finally perceived the futility of her protest
   She finally perceived the futility of her protest