see (something) in (something or someone)

verb

saw (something) in (something or someone); seen (something) in (something or someone); seeing (something) in (something or someone); sees (something) in (something or someone)
: to notice or perceive (something good or attractive) in (someone or something)
I think their plan is crazy, but he apparently sees something in it.
I can't understand what she sees in him.

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“See (something) in (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20%28something%29%20in%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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