see

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\ ˈsē

saw\ ˈsȯ

\; seen\ ˈsēn

\; seeing\ ˈsē-iŋ

Definition of see

(Entry 1 of 3)

transitive verb

1a : to perceive by the eye

b : to perceive or detect as if by sight

2a : to be aware of : recognize sees only our faults

b : to imagine as a possibility : suppose couldn't see him as a crook

c : to form a mental picture of : visualize can still see her as she was years ago

d : to perceive the meaning or importance of : understand

3a : to come to know : discover

b : to be the setting or time of The last fifty years have seen a sweeping revolution in science …— Barry Commoner

c : to have experience of : undergo see army service

4a : examine, watch want to see how she handles the problem

b(1) : read

(2) : to read of

c : to attend as a spectator see a play

5a : to make sure See that order is kept.

b : to take care of : provide for had enough money to see us through

6a : to find acceptable or attractive can't understand what he sees in her

b : to regard as : judge

c : to prefer to have I'll see him hanged first. I'll see you dead before I accept your terms.

7a : to call on : visit

b(1) : to keep company with especially in courtship or dating had been seeing each other for a year

(2) : to grant an interview to : receive The president will see you now.

8 : accompany, escort See the guests to the door.

9 : to meet (a bet) in poker or to equal the bet of (a player) : call

intransitive verb

1a : to apprehend objects by sight

b : to have the power of sight

c : to perceive objects as if by sight

2a : to look about

b : to give or pay attention

3a : to grasp something mentally

b : to acknowledge or consider something being pointed out See, I told you it would rain.

4 : to make investigation or inquiry

see after

: to attend to : care for

see eye to eye

: to have a common viewpoint : agree

see red

: to become very angry

see the light

: to discover or realize a usually obscured truth

see the light of day

: to become publicly known or available (as through publication) manuscripts that will never see the light of day

see things

: hallucinate

see through

: to grasp the true nature of saw through the scheme

see to

: to attend to : care for

see

noun

Definition of see (Entry 2 of 3)

1a : a seat of a bishop's office, power, or authority

b : a cathedral town

c archaic : cathedra

2 : the authority or jurisdiction of a bishop

See

biographical name

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Definition of See (Entry 3 of 3)

Thomas Jefferson Jackson 1866–1962 American astronomer and mathematician

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Examples of see in a Sentence

Verb 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. You have to see it to believe it. “He says he's coming.” “I'll believe it when I see it.”

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb At Mexico’s El Castillo, among the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, even more assemble on the same date to see the sun make shadows that look like a snake slithering down the pyramid steps. — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, "What Exactly Is the Spring Equinox?," 19 Mar. 2019 Which means Congress may soon have a chance to see the final report — or at least, a summary of its findings — and learn once and for all what really happened and how deeply the president himself and others around him may have been involved. — Alex Ward, Vox, "These are the Trump associates who’ve pleaded guilty in the Mueller probe," 20 Feb. 2019 Legend has it that local fisherman liked to see the bright colors on their way into town, and the residents also use the bright paint to delineate where one property begins and ends. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "The 25 most colorful cities in the world," 19 Feb. 2019 Whereas Charles has been to all of them but Cuba—not surprising, given that he's been to 45 out of the 53 nations in the Commonwealth—Camilla will see many of these places for the first time. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Prince Charles and Camilla Plan a Royal Tour of the Caribbean, Including a Historic Visit to Cuba," 15 Feb. 2019 And seeing you with our children, Ella and Alexander, is the greatest joy in my life. — Katherine J. Igoe, Marie Claire, "Amal Clooney Accepts UN Global Citizens Award," 6 Dec. 2018 So bundle up, get a cup of hot chocolate, and go see the holiday magic for yourself! — Elle Decor Editors, ELLE Decor, "Saks Fifth Avenue Serves Up Holiday Window Magic," 6 Dec. 2018 Of course, whenever these symptoms start affecting your daily life, go see a doctor. — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "7 Period Symptoms That Are Totally Normal," 5 Dec. 2018 The tile floors are custom, made to evoke a pattern Ellis saw in Valencia, Spain. — Samantha Weiss Hills, Curbed, "“Every morning, I wake up and notice something new about it”," 3 Dec. 2018 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun In adopting this see-no-evil posture, Republicans like Haley are confirming Trump’s belief that the normal rules don’t apply to him. — John Cassidy, The New Yorker, "Nikki Haley Embodies What’s Wrong With the Republican Party," 11 Nov. 2019 With its flat top, other people can also sit on the see-saw and enjoy this piece of equipment without having to climb into a seat. — cleveland, "Mayfield council hears plans for inclusive playground at Parkview recreation complex," 22 Oct. 2019 Vacations tend to be very heavy on the must-sees and must-dos, with very little downtime for rest and relaxation. — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, "Black Travel Vibes: Get In Touch With Nature In Costa Rica," 1 Oct. 2019 The one game that might be the most interesting sees No. — Usa Today Sports, USA TODAY, "USA TODAY Sports college football staff picks for Week 3 of the season," 12 Sep. 2019 The midfield setup 10 years on sees a rare and admirable emphasis on the future, where younger players are given a chance (perhaps only enforced by the transfer ban) whereas Ancelotti's midfield was one where only the best would do. — SI.com, "Comparing Chelsea's Current Lineup With the One That Faced Man Utd 10 Years Ago," 12 Aug. 2019 Experts then filled the see-through tent with dozens of male and female moths and let the insects get to work. — Steve Annear, BostonGlobe.com, "‘It’s like a plague’: Arnold Arboretum using moths native to Ukraine to fend off invasive plant," 5 Sep. 2019 Her days are filled with photo shoots, go-sees and playing dress-up for designers. — Shalwah Evans, Essence, "Kadija Diawara Wants The World To Know That She's More Than A Hijabi Model," 6 Sep. 2019 Then came a see-saw stretch that saw take advantage of both front-nine par 5s but drop shots on the holes in between, going birdie-bogey-birdie-bogey and making the turn in even par. — Daniel Rapaport, SI.com, "Tiger Struggles to Keep Any Momentum, Posts 71 Again at BMW," 16 Aug. 2019

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