perceive

/pərˈsiːv/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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?