perceive
verb
UK/pəˈsiːv/
US/pɚ-/
Definitions of perceive verb
opinion
- C1Transitive
to form an opinion or belief about something based on observation or understanding.
How does the public perceive the integrity of politicians?
The policy was widely perceived as discriminatory.
He is perceived as a visionary leader.
awareness
- C2Transitive
to become aware of or notice something, often through the senses.
She perceived a faint smell of smoke in the air.
Through the telescope, he perceived movement in the distance.
I could perceive her hesitation about the proposal.