Answer: perceives

AnswerCrossword Clue
PERCEIVESSees
PERCEIVESBecomes aware of
perceivesBecome aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand
perceivesInterpret or look on (someone or something) in a particular way; regard as
perceivesBecome aware of (something) by the use of one of the senses, esp. that of sight
perceivesPERCEIVE, to become aware of through the senses