see (something) in (something or someone)

phrasal 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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Recent Examples on the Web Later this year, the glasses will be able to see in real-time what a user sees, when requested, to help with things like cooking or exploring a new city. —

Ina Fried, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024 Here's a look at the top Louisville-area games to see in Week 6 of the high school football season. —

Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 24 Sep. 2024 Starlight is ample for a good NVG to allow a user to see in what otherwise might seem like complete darkness to the naked eye. —

New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2024 These digital binoculars can see in total darkness, have 8x magnification, and are only $99.99 (reg. —

New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for see (something) in (something or someone)

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