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see

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verb

/ˈsiː/ sees; saw /ˈsɑː/; seen /ˈsiːn/; seeing /ˈsiːjɪŋ/

to notice or become aware of (someone or something) by using your eyes [+ obj]

It was so dark that I couldn't see anything.

I can't see a thing without my glasses.

Would you turn on the light? I can hardly see a thing.

Let me see what you're holding in your hand.

I saw your sister at the party, but I didn't talk to her.

I saw her take the money.

Nobody saw the accident happen.

He was last seen leaving his house yesterday morning.

This is the prettiest garden I've ever seen! = I've never seen such a pretty garden (before)!

You have to see it to believe it.

He says he's coming. I'll believe it when I see it.

It's nice to see you (looking) so happy!

I can see how happy you are.

I could see (that) she was tired.

I see (that) you bought a new car. = You bought a new car, I see.

This club is the place to be seen (at) these days. [=this club is the place where people go to be noticed by important or fashionable people]

Have you met the new guy yet? No, but I've seen him around. [=I have noticed him in some of the places I often go to]

A mall's a mall. If you've seen one, you've seen them all. [=all shopping malls look the same] [no obj]

It was so dark that I couldn't see.

He can no longer see to read without his glasses.

I couldn't see through/out the foggy window.

I can't see over the person in front of me.

On a clear day, you can see for miles from the top of the mountain.

He broke his leg. So I see. [=I can see that his leg is broken]

If you don't believe me, go and see for yourself.

[no obj] :to have the ability to see :to have the power of sight

She doesn't/can't see very well.

She cannot see. [=she is blind]

to be or become aware of (something) [+ obj]

He saw the opportunity and took it.

He only sees [=notices] my faults.

I saw a big difference in her behavior.

It was easy to see that she was lying.

Can't you see that he needs help?

Anyone can see that they're in love.

I can see there has been a mistake.

I see that the school has raised its tuition again.

He claims that he can see the future. [=that he knows what will happen in the future]

I see by/from the newspaper that they've won the election.

Looking at the sales figures, we can see a steady rise in profits.

Investors never saw this turn in the stock market coming.

The book's ending is so predictable that you can see it coming a mile away/off. [no obj]

He claims that he can see into the future.

As you can see, the sales figures show a steady rise in profits.

to learn or find out (something) especially by looking or waiting [+ obj]

Please see who's at the door.

It will be interesting to see if the team can pull off a win.

I'm not sure if I'm going to the party. I have to see how I feel tomorrow.

You should try on the dress to see if it fits.

Can you check to see if the car needs oil?

She brought the car to a mechanic to see what was wrong with it.

I'll see what I can do to help.

We'll have to see how it goes.

We saw, in the previous lecture, how Newton came up with his theory.

He called to see if we would be home tonight.

I have to wait and see whether or not I got the job.

It remains to be seen [=it is uncertain] whether or not she was lying. [no obj]

Can you fix the car? I will have to see.

Can I go to the party? We'll see. [=maybe, perhaps]

Things will get better, you'll see.

[+ obj] a not used in progressive tenses :to read (something written or printed)

Have you seen today's newspaper?

I saw in the newspaper that the team lost.

I need to see your license.

He posted his journal online for all (the world) to see.

b - used to tell someone where to look for information

For further information, see Appendix A.

See the explanatory notes at the beginning of the book.

See [=look] below for details.

[+ obj] to watch (a television program, movie, etc.)

Did you see the baseball game (on TV) last night?

I saw that movie, too.

to go to and watch (a performance, play, event, etc.)

We saw the parade.

We are seeing a play tonight.

[no obj] - used in speech to direct someone's attention to something or someone

See, I told you it would rain.

See, the bus is coming.

[+ obj] to think of (someone or something) in a certain way

Looking back, I see things differently now.

I see myself to be an understanding person.

I see you now for what you really are: a liar and cheat.

Try to see things from my point of view.

In order to understand them, you have to see the world through their eyes. - often + as

She saw herself as an independent woman. [=she thought of herself as independent]

He is seen as one of the best players in baseball.

I see the job as a great opportunity.

b - used to say what your opinion is about something

Can we do it? I don't see why not. [=yes, I believe that we can do it]

As I see it, you have only two choices.

The way he sees it, we should be done by Friday. [=he thinks we should be done by Friday]

[+ obj] to imagine (someone) as being or doing something specified

Can you really see yourself any happier than you are now?

I can't see her becoming a doctor.

I can't see him objecting to our plan, can you? - often + as

She sees herself as a doctor in the future.

I can still see her as she was years ago.

Somehow, I just couldn't see him as a banker.

to form a mental picture of (something)

He saw a great future for himself in baseball.

I can see it now in my mind: you and her married with two kids.

to understand (something) [+ obj]

I see what you mean.

I can see why/how you would feel that way.

I don't see the point of your story.

What's so funny? I don't see the joke.

I don't see why we have to do that.

I don't see how/that/why it matters.

I can't get him to see reason/sense. [no obj]

You should hold the club like this. Oh, I see.

[+ obj] to meet with (someone)

I can see you later this afternoon.

I'll be seeing my lawyer on Friday.

Do you see your dentist regularly?

The doctor is seeing a patient at the moment.

He has been seeing a psychotherapist. - often + about

You should see a doctor about your rash.

What would you like to see me about?

to visit (someone)

I saw him at the hospital.

I am seeing an old friend tomorrow.

to allow yourself to be visited by (someone)

He's not seeing anyone today.

to be with and talk to (someone)

I can't tell you how glad/pleased I am to see you again!

We'll see you again real soon.

They see each other less [=they spend less time together] now that he has a new job.

e - used in phrases like see more/less of and see a lot of to describe how much time people spend with each other

I'd like to see more of you. [=I'd like to spend more time with you]

They've been seeing a lot of each other lately. [=they've been spending a lot of time together lately]

[+ obj] :to spend time with (someone) as part of a romantic relationship - usually used as be seeing

They've been seeing each other for over a year.

Are you seeing [=dating] anyone right now?

[+ obj] :to make sure (something) is done :to check that (something) is done

See (that) the work gets finished on time. [=make sure that the work is finished on time]

See that the door is locked before you leave the building.

[+ obj] :to experience (something)

He saw a lot of action during the war.

I never thought I would live to see the day when gas would cost so much.

Nothing bothers himhe's seen it all before.

Oil prices have seen a large increase.

[+ obj] :to be the place or time in which (something) happens

The city has seen a lot of growth in recent years. [=the city has grown a lot in recent years]

This year has seen a drop in profits. [=profits have dropped this year]

The last decade saw many technological advances.

always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] :to go somewhere with (someone)

I'll see [=accompany] you home.

They saw [=escorted] him out (of the club).

My secretary will see you to the door.

I can see myself out, thank you. [=I can leave without having anyone show me where to go]

He kissed her goodbye and saw her onto the plane. [=he watched her get onto the plane] - see also see off (below)

[+ obj] :to help or support (someone or something) for a particular period of time

We had enough supplies to see us (out) to the end of winter. [=the supplies were enough to last until the end of winter]

usually + through

The support of his friends saw him through his depression. [=helped him to get through his depression]

The legislators vowed to see the bill through Congress to make sure that it became a law.

They have enough money to see them through.

[+ obj] :to make a bet that is equal to (another player's bet) in poker

I'll see your 10 and raise you 10.

I'll see you and raise 10.

has seen better days

xem better

I'll be seeing you

informal - used to say goodbye;

let me see, let's see

xem let

long time no see

xem long

not see the forest/wood for the trees

xem tree

see about

[phrasal verb]

see about (something)

to do what is required for (something) :to deal with (something)

She is seeing about getting tickets to the concert.

I should see about [=attend to] dinner soon.

we'll (soon) see about that - used in speech to say that you are not going to allow someone to do something or to behave in a particular way

He says that he's not going. Well, we'll (soon) see about that.

see after

[phrasal verb]

see after (someone or something) :to take care of (someone or something)

See after [=look after] the baggage, while I see if our flight is on time.

Can you see after the baby for me?

see and be seen

to see and be noticed by important or fashionable people

We go to the club to see and be seen.

see around/round

[phrasal verb]

see around/round (something) Brit :to move about while looking at (something) :to tour (something)

If you'd like to see around [=look around] the factory, someone can accompany you.

see double

xem double

see eye to eye

to have the same opinion :agree

usually used in negative statements

They don't see eye to eye on this issue.

see fit

xem fit

see here

used to introduce a statement when you want someone to notice what you are saying

See here [=look here], you need to start behaving more responsibly.

see if I care

xem care

see in

[phrasal verb]

see (something) in (someone or something) :to notice or perceive (something good or attractive) in (someone or something)

She saw great musical talent in her son.

I think their plan is crazy, but he apparently sees something in it.

I can't understand what she sees in him. = I don't know what she sees in him. [=I don't know why she likes/admires him]

seeing is believing

xem believe

see off

[phrasal verb]

see (someone) off or see off (someone)

to go to an airport, train station, etc., with (someone who is leaving) in order to say goodbye

She saw him off at the train station.

Brit

to chase or force (someone) away from a place

The police finally saw them off.

to defeat or stop (an enemy, opponent, etc.)

They saw off the opposition.

see out

[phrasal verb]

see (something) out :to continue to work at (something) until it is completed

He saw the project out to its very end.

see over

[phrasal verb]

see over (something) Brit :to walk around and examine (a place) carefully

They went to see the house over. [=look the house over]

see red

xem red

see stars

xem star

see the back of

xem back

see the light, see the light of day

xem light

see things

to see things that do not really exist :hallucinate

There's no one thereyou must be seeing things.

see through

[phrasal verb]

see through (someone or something) :to realize the true nature of (someone or something)

She saw through his lies. [=she knew he was lying]

I can't lie to hershe'd see right through me.

see (something) through :to continue to work at (something) until it is completed

He saw the project through to the end. - see also 1see 16 (above)

see to

[phrasal verb]

see to (something) :to do or provide what is needed for (something)

His uncle saw to his education. [=his uncle made the necessary payments, arrangements, etc., for his education]

The hotel staff saw to [=attended to] my every need. :to deal with (something)

I have to see to [=attend to] dinner.

I'll see to your order at once.

You really ought to have that rash seen to by a doctor.

see to it :to make sure that something is done

Can you see to it that everyone gets a copy of this memo?

see you

or see you around or see you later

informal - used to say goodbye

I guess I'll be going now. OK. (I'll) See you later.

see your way (clear) to

xem way

what/who should you see but

xem should

noun

plural sees

formal

[count] :the area in which a bishop has authority :diocese

[noncount] :the authority or power of a bishop

[count] :the office of a bishop

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