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   see

   /siː/

   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)"
   • 2. discern or deduce 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 on tocotton on tocatch on totumble tofigure outget the hang ofget a fix onget one's head round/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"
   • ▪ view or predict as a possibility; envisage: "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) and require them to reveal their cards in order to determine who has won the hand.

   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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   1. a. : to perceive by the eye. b. : to perceive or detect as if by sight. 2. a. : to be aware of : recognize. sees only our faults. b. : to imagine as a possibility : suppose. couldn't see him as a crook. : to form a mental picture of : visualize. can still see her as she was years ago. d. : to perceive the meaning or importance of : understand. 3

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   SEE definition: 1. to be conscious of what is around you by using your eyes: 2. to watch a film, television…. Learn more.

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   to perceive with the eyes; look at. Synonyms: regard, behold, discern, distinguish, notice, observe. to view; visit or attend as a spectator: to see a play. to perceive by means of computer vision. to scan or view, especially by electronic means: The satellite can see the entire southern half of the country.

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   Define see. see synonyms, see pronunciation, see translation, English dictionary definition of see. to perceive with the eyes; to perceive mentally: I see your point. Not to be confused with: sea – ocean; overwhelming quantity: a sea of troubles Abused,...

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   See is what your eyes do. However, this word has loads of meanings: you can see a shrink, which means you're consulting a psychiatrist; or you can be seeing your high school sweetheart, which means you're dating him.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsee verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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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.

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   If you see what someone means or see why something happened, you understand what they mean or understand why it happened. Oh, I see what you're saying. [ VERB wh ]

9. www.yourdictionary.com › seeSee Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   To get knowledge or an awareness of through the eyes; perceive visually; look at; view.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordSEE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    Definitions of 'see'. 1. When you see something, you notice it using your eyes. [...] 2. If you see someone, you visit them or meet them. [...] 3. If you see an entertainment such as a play, film, concert, or sports game, you watch it.

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    SEE meaning: 1. to notice people and things with your eyes: 2. to understand something: 3. to meet or visit…. Learn more.