Perceive vs. Observe

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Perceiveverb

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

Perceiveverb

To obtain knowledge of through the senses; to receive impressions from by means of the bodily organs; to take cognizance of the existence, character, or identity of, by means of the senses; to see, hear, or feel; as, to perceive a distant ship; to perceive a discord.

Perceiveverb

To take intellectual cognizance of; to apprehend by the mind; to be convinced of by direct intuition; to note; to remark; to discern; to see; to understand.

Perceiveverb

To be affected of influented by.

Perceiveverb

to become aware of through the senses;

Perceiveverb

become conscious of;

Perceiveverb

become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand

Perceiveverb

become aware of (something) by the use of one of the senses, especially that of sight

Perceiveverb

interpret or regard (someone or something) in a particular way

Observeverb

(transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

Observeverb

(transitive) To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).

Observeverb

(intransitive) To comment on something; to make an observation.

Observeverb

To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or commands; to observe civility.

Observeverb

To be on the watch respecting; to pay attention to; to notice with care; to see; to perceive; to notice; to discover; as, to observe an eclipse; to observe the color or fashion of a dress; to observe the movements of an army; to observe an accident.

Observeverb

To express as what has been noticed; to utter as a remark; to say in a casual or incidental way; to remark.

Observeverb

To take notice; to give attention to what one sees or hears; to attend.

Observeverb

To make a remark; to comment; to make an observation{3}; - generally with on or upon.

Observeverb

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of;

Observeverb

make mention of;

Observeverb

observe with care or pay close attention to;

Observeverb

watch attentively;

Observeverb

show respect towards;

Observeverb

celebrate, as of holidays or rites;

Observeverb

follow with the eyes or the mind;

Observeverb

observe correctly or closely;

Observeverb

conform one's action or practice to;

Observeverb

notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant

Observeverb

watch (someone or something) carefully and attentively

Observeverb

take note of or detect (something) in the course of a scientific study

Observeverb

make a remark

Observeverb

fulfil or comply with (a social, legal, ethical, or religious obligation)

Observeverb

maintain (silence) in compliance with a rule or custom, or temporarily as a mark of respect

Observeverb

perform or take part in (a rite or ceremony)

Observeverb

celebrate or acknowledge (an anniversary)

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