transitive verb, intransitive verb perceived -·ceived′, perceiving -·ceiv′·ing

1. to grasp mentally; take note (of); observe
2. to become aware (of) through one of the senses, esp. through sight

Etymology: ME perceyven < OFr perceivre < L percipere, to take hold of, feel, comprehend < per, through + capere, to take: see have