perceive

Verb
  1. To become aware of through the senses (synset 202110960)
    "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon"
    same as: comprehend
  2. Become conscious of (synset 200592914)
    "She finally perceived the futility of her protest"
    is a type of: realise, realize, see, understand - perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
    subtypes: sense, smell, smell out - become aware of not through the senses but instinctively

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