"Perceiving" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Perceiving is a verb that means to become aware of something through one's senses, usually referring to perceiving with the five traditional senses of sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. It can also refer to perceiving something intellectually or emotionally, such as perceiving a connection between two ideas or perceiving a person's emotions.
Capable of being perceived or noticed by the senses; able to be seen, heard, felt, tasted, or smelled.