Apprehend via the senses (8)

I believe the answer is:

perceive

(Other definitions for perceive that I've seen before include "Make out, discern" , "Understand" , "Observe, make out" , "Discern or become conscious of" , "Become aware of by using senses" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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