perceive
/pərˈsiːv/
verb
- To become aware of something through the senses, especially sight or hearing.
- Cats can perceive sounds that humans cannot hear.
- From the hilltop, we could perceive the entire valley below.
- She perceived a faint smell of smoke coming from the kitchen.
- To understand or interpret something in a particular way.
- Children often perceive the world differently than adults do.
- Many people perceive him as a strong leader.
- How do you perceive the company's future after the merger?