Definition of Perceive
Perceive
per·ceive
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to sense something and be/become aware of it, especially by seeing it;
e.g. I could barely perceive the difference between the two smells.
(verb)
to gain an awareness or understanding of something, to realize something or become conscious of it;
e.g. He could perceive what they were trying to do, but he couldn't do anything to stop them.
(verb)
to regard someone or something in a particular way;
e.g. I don't perceive them as a threat, but you should be careful anyway.
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