The correct answer is become aware.
Perceive
A. attach perpendicularly
B. walk through
C. pass through a screen or sieve
D. become aware
The correct answer is (D) To become aware (by one of the senses, especially sight); to apprehend with the mind; to understand; to discern; to know or identify by the senses.
Perceive comes from Old French perçoivre, L precipere, percapere (to take).
Examples of use:
- She perceives sarcasm in his voice.
- He perceived the tenacity required to accomplish the goal.