Definition of see
saw
play \ˈsȯ\;seen
play \ˈsēn\;seeing
play \ˈsē-iŋ\transitive verb
1a : to perceive by the eyeb : to perceive or detect as if by sight
2a : to have experience of : undergo see army serviceb : to come to know : discoverc : to be the setting or time of the last fifty years have seen a sweeping revolution in science — Barry Commoner
3a : to form a mental picture of : visualize can still see her as she was years agob : to perceive the meaning or importance of : understandc : to be aware of : recognize sees only our faultsd : to imagine as a possibility : suppose couldn't see him as a crook
4a : examine, watch want to see how she handles the problemb (1) : read (2) : to read ofc : to attend as a spectator see a play
5a : to take care of : provide for had enough money to see us throughb : to make sure see that order is kept
6a : to regard as : judgeb : to prefer to have I'll see him hanged first I'll see you dead before I accept your termsc : to find acceptable or attractive can't understand what he sees in her
7a : to call on : visitb (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
see after
see eye to eye
see red
see the light
see the light of day
see things
see through
see to
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Examples of see in a Sentence
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 of see from the Web
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Don Ingabire, 16, and Audrey Mwamikazi, 17, were later seen crossing into Canada, Metropolitan Police spokeswoman Aquita Brown said Thursday.
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Alongside headliners Missy Elliott and Björk, attendees will have the chance to see a whole host of up-and-coming female artists from a range of genres and backgrounds.
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Thomas Schoettle, 17, was excited to see his favorite band play on July 14th, but tragically became paralyzed after a diving accident in June.
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According to an NMSU press release, the family had seen Houde interviewed in a YouTube video about a similar fossil found near the university’s campus.
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The Newspaper Association of America looked at more than 31,000 students in all 50 states and some abroad to see how high school journalism students fared against others who were not part of student media.
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Yunique was seen by her doctor at San Joaquin, where her grandmother Wanda Ely said that the doctor diagnosed her with chest-wall pain.
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Later, people told of seeing hard-line apartheiders standing in front of their televisions and chanting along with the crowd.
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The country's marijuana plan was widely applauded globally and seen as going beyond marijuana legislation in the U.S. states of Colorado and Washington, but polls showed that most Uruguayans opposed it.
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Origin and Etymology of see
Middle English seen, from Old English sēon; akin to Old High German sehan to see and perhaps to Latin sequi to follow — more at sue
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Definition of see
1a archaic : cathedrab : a cathedral townc : a seat of a bishop's office, power, or authority
2 : the authority or jurisdiction of a bishop
Recent Examples of see from the Web
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Long time no see: Cody Allen returned from the paternity list on Friday, as the Indians optioned right-hander Adam Plutko to Triple-A Columbus.
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A softer policy stance is especially necessary in a month when demand for cash sees a seasonal surge in China...
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Yanez then asked to his see driver’s license and proof of insurance.
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Or Freeze as a see-no-evil head coach who wanted results but not details?
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All but the lowest-cost configuration get a see-through access panel, too.
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With Noriega in power, Panama’s Canal, its maritime flag of convenience, and its see-no-evil offshore-banking system made the country the ideal regional hub for the trafficking of weapons, money, and intelligence.
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No doubt non-dentist dental professionals could be more widely employed, but a system in which the well-off see dentists and the poor see dental professionals with lower levels of training would be fundamentally inequitable.
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The see-no-evil GOP response to the Comey firing is instructive.
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Origin and Etymology of see
Middle English se, from Anglo-French sé, see, from Latin sedes seat; akin to Latin sedēre to sit — more at sit
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playDefinition of See
Thomas Jefferson Jackson 1866–1962 American astronomer and mathematician
SEE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of see for English Language Learners
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: to notice or become aware of (someone or something) by using your eyes
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: to have the ability to see : to have the power of sight
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: to be or become aware of (something)
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Definition of see for English Language Learners
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: the area in which a bishop has authority
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: the authority or power of a bishop
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: the office of a bishop
SEE Defined for Kids
Definition of see for Students
saw
\ˈsȯ\;seen
\ˈsēn\;seeing
1 : to have the power of sight The book is in braille for those who cannot see.
2 : to view with the eyes Did you see me fall?
3 : to have experience of This motel has seen better days.
4 : to understand the meaning or importance of Do you see what I mean?
5 : to come to know : discover He'll be angry when he sees what you've done.
6 : to call on : visit He's going to see a friend.
7 : to form a mental picture of I can still see your father when he was a boy.
8 : to imagine as a possibility I can't see myself ever getting married.
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