perception vs perceive

perception is a noun but perceive is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
perception	Yes	No	No	No
perceive	No	No	Yes	No

perception (noun)	perceive (noun)
becoming aware of something via the senses
the process of perceiving
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
a way of conceiving something
knowledge gained by perceiving

perception (verb)	perceive (verb)
	become conscious of
	to become aware of through the senses