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Term: perceive

Description:

Perceive is a verb that refers to the act of becoming aware of or understanding something through the senses or the mind. It involves the process of recognizing, noticing, or comprehending information or stimuli.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Definition: To become aware of or comprehend through the physical senses.

Example sentence: I could perceive the sweet aroma of freshly-baked cookies wafting from the kitchen.

Sense 2:

Definition: To become aware of or mentally understand something.

Example sentence: Emily could perceive a sense of sadness in his voice, even though he didn't explicitly say it.

Sense 3:

Definition: To regard or consider something in a particular way.

Example sentence: The majority of the population perceives him as a talented musician.

Sense 4 (Local usage):

Definition: To notice or recognize something that is not immediately obvious.

Example sentence: As a detective, she possessed a keen eye to perceive even the smallest details in a crime scene.