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see
1[see]
verb (used with object)
to perceive with the eyes; look at.
to view; visit or attend as a spectator.
to see a play.
to perceive by means of computer vision.
to scan or view, especially by electronic means.
The satellite can see the entire southern half of the country.
to perceive (things) mentally; discern; understand.
to see the point of an argument.
Synonyms: comprehend, penetrateto construct a mental image of; visualize.
He still saw his father as he was 25 years ago.
to accept or imagine or suppose as acceptable.
I can't see him as president.
to be cognizant of; recognize.
to see the good in others;
to see where the mistake is.
to foresee.
He could see war ahead.
to ascertain, learn, or find out.
See who is at the door.
Synonyms: determineto have knowledge or experience of.
to see service in the foreign corps.
to make sure.
See that the work is done.
to meet and converse with.
Are you seeing her at lunch today?
to receive as a visitor.
The ambassador finally saw him.
to visit.
He's gone to see his aunt.
to court, keep company with, or date frequently.
They've been seeing each other for a long time.
to provide aid or assistance to; take care of.
He's seeing his brother through college.
to attend or escort.
to see someone home.
Cards., to match (a bet) or match the bet of (a bettor) by staking an equal sum; call.
I'll see your five and raise you five more.
to prefer (someone or something) to be as indicated (usually used as a mild oath).
I'll see you in hell before I sell you this house. He'll see the business fail before he admits he's wrong.
to read or read about.
I saw it in the newspaper.
verb (used without object)
to have the power of sight.
to be capable of perceiving by means of computer vision.
to understand intellectually or spiritually; have insight.
Philosophy teaches us to see.
to give attention or care.
See, there it goes.
to find out; make inquiry.
Go and see for yourself.
to consider; think; deliberate.
Let me see, how does that song go?
to look about; observe.
They heard the noise and came out to see.
verb phrase
see off, to take leave of someone setting out on a journey; accompany to the place of departure.
I went to the airport to see them off.
see after, to attend to; take care of.
Will you please see after my plants while I'm away?
see to, to take care of; be responsible for.
I'll see to the theater tickets.
see out, to remain with (a task, project, etc.) until its completion.
We decided to see it out, even if it meant another year.
see about
to investigate; inquire about.
to turn one's attention to; take care of.
He said he would see about getting the license plates.
see through
to penetrate to the true nature of; comprehend; detect.
He quickly saw through my story.
to stay with to the end or until completion; persevere.
to see a difficult situation through.
see
2[see]
noun
the seat, center of authority, office, or jurisdiction of a bishop.
see
1/ siː /
verb
to perceive with the eyes
(when tr, may take a clause as object) to perceive (an idea) mentally; understand
I explained the problem but he could not see it
(tr) to perceive with any or all of the senses
I hate to see you so unhappy
(tr; may take a clause as object) to be aware of in advance; foresee
I can see what will happen if you don't help
(when tr, may take a clause as object) to ascertain or find out (a fact); learn
see who is at the door
to make sure (of something) or take care (of something)
see that he gets to bed early
(when tr, may take a clause as object) to consider, deliberate, or decide
see if you can come next week
(tr) to have experience of; undergo
he had seen much unhappiness in his life
(tr) to allow to be in a specified condition
I cannot stand by and see a child in pain
(tr) to be characterized by
this period of history has seen much unrest
(tr) to meet or pay a visit to
to see one's solicitor
(tr) to receive, esp as a guest or visitor
the Prime Minister will see the deputation now
(tr) to frequent the company of
she is seeing a married man
(tr) to accompany or escort
I saw her to the door
(tr) to refer to or look up
for further information see the appendix
(in gambling, esp in poker) to match (another player's bet) or match the bet of (another player) by staking an equal sum
to the best of my judgment or understanding
(takes an infinitive) to consider proper, desirable, etc
I don't see fit to allow her to come here
informal, to refuse absolutely to do what one has been asked
informal, to ensure fair treatment of (someone)
if he has cheated you, I'll see you right
See light 1
an expression of farewell
informal, a parenthetical filler phrase used to make a pause in speaking or add slight emphasis
see
2/ siː /
noun
the diocese of a bishop, or the place within it where his cathedral or procathedral is situated See also Holy See
Other Word Forms
- seeable adjective
- seeableness noun
- unseeable adjective
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Origin of see1
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Example Sentences
As soon as they see what we do when we’re alone together and how insane it is, we’ll have this job.
St. John Bosco had two blowout wins to start the season, so Friday’s game was a chance to see what the Braves would do when they needed to respond to adversity.
Bookmark this site and revisit all weekend to see new actors, directors, documentarians and international icons who couldn’t wait to say hi to us.
WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a stunning fall for the office-sharing company once seen as a Wall Street darling.
Putin said recently that he could see "light at the end of the tunnel".
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