perceive

Meaning

Verb

To become aware of, through the physical senses or by thinking; to see; to understand.

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Origin

From Middle English perceiven, borrowed from Old French percevoir, perceveir, from Latin percipiō, past participle perceptus, from per + capiō; see capable. Compare conceive, deceive, receive.

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