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   See

   /sē/

   

   verb

   • 1. perceive with the eyes; discern visually: "in the distance she could see the blue sea" Similar discernperceiveglimpsecatch/get a glimpse ofspotnoticecatch sight ofsightmake outpick outspydistinguishidentifyrecognizedetectnotemarkinformal:clap/lay/set eyes onclockliterary:beholddescryespy
   • ▪ be or become aware of something from observation or from a written or other visual source: "I see from your appraisal report that you have asked for training"
   • ▪ be a spectator of (a film, game, or other entertainment); watch: "I went to see King Lear at the Old Vic" Similar watchlook atviewobservecatch
   • ▪ refer to (a specified source) for further information (used as a direction in a text): "elements are usually classified as metals or non-metals (see chapter 11)"
   • ▪ observe without being able to affect: "they see their rights being taken away"
   • 2. discern or deduce mentally after reflection or from information; understand: "I can't see any other way to treat it" Similar understandgraspcomprehendfollowtake inrealizeappreciaterecognizework outget the drift ofmake outconceiveperceivefathom (out)become cognizant ofinformal:getlatch ontocotton ontocatch ontotumble tofigure outget the hang ofget a fix onget one's head aroundget the messageget the picturetwigsusssavvyrare:cognize
   • ▪ ascertain after inquiring, considering, or discovering an outcome: "I'll go along to the club and see if I can get a game" Similar find outdiscoverlearnascertainget to knowdetermineestablishaskinquiremake inquiries as toinvestigateinformal:suss out
   • ▪ regard in a specified way: "he saw himself as a good teacher"
   • ▪ foresee; view or predict as a possibility: "I can't see him earning any more anywhere else" Similar foreseepredictforecastprophesyprognosticateanticipateenvisageenvisionpicturevisualizearchaic:augurprevisepresageforeshow
   • ▪ used to ascertain or express comprehension, agreement, or continued attention, or to emphasize that an earlier prediction was correct: "it has to be the answer, don't you see?"
   • 3. experience or witness (an event or situation): "I shall not live to see it"
   • ▪ be the time or setting of (something): "the 1970s saw the beginning of a technological revolution"
   • 4. meet (someone one knows) socially or by chance: "I saw Colin last night" Similar meet (by chance)encounterrun intorun acrossstumble on/acrosshappen onchance oncome acrossinformal:bump intoarchaic:run againstmeet (by arrangement)meet up withget together withhave a meetinghave meetingsmeet sociallymake a date with
   • ▪ visit (a person or place): "I went to see Caroline"
   • ▪ meet regularly as a boyfriend or girlfriend: "some guy she was seeing was messing her around" Similar go out withbe datingtake outbe someone's boyfriend/girlfriendkeep company withgo withbe withcourthave a fling withhave an affair withdally withinformal:go steady withinformal, dated:walk out withstep out with
   • ▪ consult (a specialist or professional): "you may need to see a solicitor" Similar consultconfer withtalk tospeak toseek advice/information fromcall intake counsel fromhave recourse toturn toaskcall on
   • ▪ give an interview or consultation to: "the doctor will see you now" Similar interviewgive an interview togive a consultation togive an audience togive a hearing toreceivetalk toexaminetreat
   • 5. escort or conduct (someone) to a specified place: "don't bother seeing me out" Similar escortaccompanyshowwalkconductleadtakeusherguideshepherdattend
   • 6. ensure: "Lucy saw to it that everyone got enough to eat"
   • 7. (in poker or brag) equal the bet of (an opponent).

   Word Origin Old Englishsēon, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zien and German sehen, perhaps from an Indo-European root shared by Latin sequi ‘follow’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. seeable adjective

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsee verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of see verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › seeSee - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   verb. observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect. “I must see your passport before you can enter the country”. synonyms: examine. see more. verb. see or watch. “This program will be seen all over the world”. “ see a movie”.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSEE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 1. verb [no cont] When you see something, you notice it using your eyes. You can't see colours at night. [VERB noun] I saw a man making his way towards me. [VERB noun verb-ing] She can see, hear, touch, smell, and taste. [VERB] As he neared the farm, he saw that a police car was parked outside it.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSEE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to understand something: I see what you mean. I don't see why I should go. see verb (MEET) A1. to meet or visit someone: I'm seeing Peter tonight. You should see a doctor. see verb (WATCH) A2. to watch a film, television programme, etc: Did you see that programme last night? see verb (INFORMATION) B1. to find out information:

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › seeSee - definition of see by The Free Dictionary

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   v.tr. 1. a. To perceive with the eye: Do you see the hawk in the tree? b. To detect by means analogous to use of the eye: The surveillance camera saw the intruders. c. To attend or view as a spectator: saw a play. d. To refer to or look at: Persons interested in the book's history should see page one of the preface. 2. a.

7. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › seesee | meaning of see in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary ...

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   Grammar See is always used in the imperative in this meaning. 7 understand [ intransitive, transitive] to understand or realize something see why/what/how etc I can’t see why he’s so upset. I see what you mean (=I understand what you are saying). ‘He lives here but works in London during the week.’ ‘Oh, I see (=I understand) .’.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › seeSee Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   SEE meaning: 1 : to notice or become aware of (someone or something) by using your eyes; 2 : to have the ability to see to have the power of sight