1
as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
out of the corner of my eye I saw the deer run into the woods
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to experience
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a writer who saw World War II through the eyes of a common soldier
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in to realize
to come to an awareness of
I bought the best seller just to see what all the fuss was about
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to feel
to have a vague awareness of
I see a certain sadness in his letters to his relatives back home
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in to visit
to make a social call upon
you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in to know
to have a clear idea of
I see your point
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
thanks for coming, and I'll see you to the door
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
I can't see that spoiled brat as a soldier at all
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of see
India is seen as a laggard in the global AI race, but having the world’s second-largest workforce and relatively low labor costs has led to a boom in companies collecting data to train robots.
—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Toledo wanted to see Mexico win and qualify for the next round.
—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Investment in the energy system, which can take years to see the results, ground to a halt after the strait’s closure, Gelder said.
—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
The interior millwork echos the features seen in the living room, including the trim work around yet another fireplace, which is one of five in the home.
—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for see
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
25 June 2026
Toledo wanted to see Mexico win and qualify for the next round.
—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Investment in the energy system, which can take years to see the results, ground to a halt after the strait’s closure, Gelder said.
—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
The interior millwork echos the features seen in the living room, including the trim work around yet another fireplace, which is one of five in the home.
—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for see
Recent Examples of Synonyms for see
Verb
-
Sensors alone are not a cure for such failures, but better measurements can help engineers notice when important details are changing.
-
Pryor also noticed that Black students were frequently more hesitant to participate in these conversations.
Verb
-
Between the two cities, the similarities and differences in the origins of those communities make Melbourne’s culinary fabric both innately familiar to Angelenos, and also something wholly distinct to experience.
-
The City of Sacramento unveiled a new safe camping site in the River District on Tuesday, offering temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness while city leaders face new scrutiny over the effectiveness of the city's shelter system.
Verb
-
The need behind Tuesday's effort is bigger than many realize.
-
How visual clutter quietly overstimulates the brain Visual noise adds up faster than most people realize.
Verb
-
The relaxed silhouette has the same easygoing feel, and the floral print adds personality without feeling unwearable.
-
The watershed decision triggered a period of political instability and economic upheaval that is still being felt a decade later.
Verb
-
You are invited to visit and decide for yourself what belongs on these shelves.
-
But, my colleague Karissa Waddick writes, those panels were displayed in the White House's West Wing for more than 40 years, away from areas where the public is allowed to visit.
Verb
-
It is known to cause neurological problems, convulsions and comas, with children particularly at risk.
-
Martin, 36, best known for his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was selected in August as one of the top-50 players in franchise history as part of the team’s 50th anniversary celebration.
Verb
-
Bilateral tensions have eased after periods of conflict, often accompanied by a revival of commercial and cultural ties.
-
Bolton shared over 1,000 pages of diary-style information about his daily duties as national security advisor with his family members, according to a court filing accompanying his guilty plea.
Verb
-
The show’s dramatic romance and journey of self-growth seems to fit in line with something Austen would’ve imagined for her characters.
-
Surprisingly, buyers' favorite colors this year go beyond plain white, with certain hues helping rooms feel larger, calmer, and easier to imagine living in.
Cite this Entry
“See.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
