v. t. | 1. | To obtain knowledge of through the senses; to receive impressions from by means of the bodily organs; to take cognizance of the existence, character, or identity of, by means of the senses; to see, hear, or feel; |
2. | To take intellectual cognizance of; to apprehend by the mind; to be convinced of by direct intuition; to note; to remark; to discern; to see; to understand. | |
3. | To be affected of influented by. |
Verb | 1. | perceive - to become aware of through the senses; "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon" Synonyms: comprehend |
2. | perceive - become conscious of; "She finally perceived the futility of her protest" |