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| see [ see ] (past saw [ saw ], past participle seen [ seen ], present participle see·ing, 3rd person present singular sees) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb perceive with eyes: to perceive, or perceive something, with the eyes
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2. intransitive verb have vision: to have the faculty of sight
  sees fine without his glasses
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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.
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4. transitive and intransitive verb comprehend something: to have a clear understanding of something
I'm not sure I see what you mean.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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11. transitive verb imagine something: to picture something in the mind
I couldn't see someone like him in a jacket and tie.
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12. transitive verb believe something: to regard it as likely that somebody will do something
We couldn't see them agreeing to that.
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13. transitive verb consider somebody or something: to regard somebody or something in a particular way
see her as a potential rival
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14. transitive verb undergo something: to experience something firsthand
saw active service
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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?
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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.
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17. transitive verb refer to something: to consult or refer to something for information
See our main advertisement on page 25.
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18. transitive and intransitive verb ascertain something: to act to find something out
see what he wants
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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.
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20. transitive verb gambling match bet: to match an opponent's bet by staking the same amount
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| [ Old English sēon< Germanic] |
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| see·a·ble adjective |
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what you see is what you get used to emphasize that nothing is disguised, hidden, or insincere.
See also WYSIWYG
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