perceived

(verb) to become aware of through the senses. Synonyms: perceive, comprehend. Example: "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon."

(verb) become conscious of. Synonyms: perceive. Example: "She finally perceived the futility of her protest."

(adj) detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues. Synonyms: sensed. Examples: "The felt presence of an intruder." "A sensed presence in the room raised goosebumps on her arms." "A perceived threat."

(adj) detected by means of the senses. Example: "A perceived difference in temperature."