see [ see ](pastsaw [ saw ], past participleseen [ seen ], present participlesee·ing, 3rd person present singularsees)
verb
Definition:
1. transitive and intransitive verb perceive with eyes: to perceive, or perceive something, with the eyes
2. intransitive verb have vision: to have the faculty of sight sees fine without his glasses
3. transitive and intransitive verb view or watch something: to examine, look at, or watch somebody or something using the eyes He asked to see my passport.
4. transitive and intransitive verb comprehend something: to have a clear understanding of something I'm not sure I see what you mean.
5. transitive and intransitive verb realize something by seeing: to realize that something is true or exists by using the eyes, e.g. by reading about it I see from his letter that he's worked here before.
6. transitive verb perceive something as pleasing or good: to perceive or find a trait in somebody, especially one that is interesting or pleasing I don't understand what she sees in him.
7. transitive verb meet or consult with somebody: to meet somebody or spend time with somebody, either socially or professionally I'm seeing an old friend for lunch.
8. transitive verb have relationship with somebody: to meet with somebody in a romantic context, or have a romantic or sexual relationship with somebody Is he seeing anyone at the moment?
9. transitive verb have interview with somebody: to meet with somebody in order to raise or discuss an issue such as a complaint She asked to see the manager.
10. transitive verb receive somebody for interview: to admit or receive somebody who has come for a visit or an interview The doctor can't see you until next week.
11. transitive verb imagine something: to picture something in the mind I couldn't see someone like him in a jacket and tie.
12. transitive verb believe something: to regard it as likely that somebody will do something We couldn't see them agreeing to that.
13. transitive verb consider somebody or something: to regard somebody or something in a particular way see her as a potential rival
14. transitive verb undergo something: to experience something firsthand saw active service
15. transitive verb escort somebody: to go somewhere with somebody, usually as a guide, for company, or for protection Would you see me to my car?
16. transitive verb make sure that something happens: to be sure to do something, or make sure that somebody does something See that they wash their hands.
17. transitive verb refer to something: to consult or refer to something for information See our main advertisement on page 25.
18. transitive and intransitive verb ascertain something: to act to find something out see what he wants
19. intransitive verb wait until later to decide: to allow time to elapse, either in order to be better able to judge what the outcome will be or in order to delay making a decision I don't know; we'll have to see.
20. transitive verb gambling match bet: to match an opponent's bet by staking the same amount
[ Old English sēon< Germanic]
see·a·ble adjective
what you see is what you get used to emphasize that nothing is disguised, hidden, or insincere. See also WYSIWYG
Spelling Note
See sea.
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