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see(verb)/siː/ /siː/Verb Forms- to become aware of somebody/something by using your eyes
PLURAL OF sea
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/sea - She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd.
- I looked out of the window but saw nothing.
- The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people).
- I would like to see some proof of this statement.
- The divers reported seeing a lot of sharks.
- He recalls seeing his father sitting at the kitchen table.
- I've never seen anything like this!
- He could see (that) she had been crying.
- Did you see what happened?
- If you watch carefully, you’ll see how it is done.
- I hate to see you unhappy.
- She was seen running away from the scene of the crime.
- I saw you put the key in your pocket.
- He was seen to enter the building about the time the crime was committed.
- The government not only has to do something, it must be seen to be doing something (= people must be aware that it is doing something).
- The walls were too high to see over.
Extra Examples- A dolphin? Oh, let me see!
- I can't wait to see his face!
- I could see the boat clearly now.
- We could just see the hotel in the distance.
- The star is bright enough to see with the naked eye.
- I know it's hard to believe but I saw it with my own eyes.
- He was surprised to see Lucy standing there.
- I looked up, only to see Tommy chatting to someone.
- I'd love to see her win the gold medal.
- It's nice to see the children playing together.
- He didn't live to see his grandchildren.
- to have or use the power of sight
- She will never see again (= she has become blind).
- On a clear day you can see for miles from here.
- It was getting dark and I couldn't see to read.
- I could hardly see because of the smoke.
- to watch a game, television programme, performance, etc.
- Did you see that programme on Brazil last night?
- In the evening we went to see a movie.
- Fifty thousand people saw the match.
- I finally got to see them in concert.
- I really want to see this film now.
- This performance was very beautiful, like nothing I had ever seen before.
- I remember seeing that movie when I was a kid.
- It's not the sort of thing you see on TV that often.
- This film really deserves to be seen on a big screen.
- to look at something in order to find information; to go to somebody in order to ask for help or information
- See page 158.
- If you missed the session, see a member of staff for advice.
- See Table 2 for details.
- See also paragraphs 6.5 to 6.9 above.
- See above/below for a breakdown of the costs.
- See over (= the next page) for details.
- to be near and recognize somebody; to meet somebody by chance
- Guess who I saw at the party last night!
- Aren't you pleased to see me?
- It's so good to see you!
- to visit somebody/something
- Come and see us again soon.
- Around 200 000 visitors each year come to see the summer palace.
Extra Examples- Veronica came to see him in prison.
- He said he'd been to see his sister.
- to have a meeting with somebody
- You ought to see a doctor about that cough.
- What is it you want to see me about?
- I can only see you for five minutes.
Extra Examples- When was the last time you saw a dentist?
- She's gone to see the mechanic about getting her car repaired.
- Logan came around to see me about a job.
- I'm here to see Lisa Daniels.
- He came over to see me after my surgery.
- to spend time with somebody
- Are you seeing anyone (= having a romantic relationship with anyone)?
- They've been seeing a lot of each other (= spending a lot of time together) recently.
- We haven't seen much of Liz lately.
- He has changed since his family last saw him.
- to understand something
- ‘It opens like this.’ ‘Oh, I see.’
- He didn't see the joke.
- I don't think she saw the point of the story.
- He changed the way we see the world around us.
- to see a/the need for something
- I see no need to involve the law.
- I can see both sides of the argument.
- They saw nothing wrong with having three cars.
- Make Lydia see reason (= be sensible), will you?
- Can’t you see (that) he’s taking advantage of you?
- I don't see that it matters what Josh thinks.
- ‘It's broken.’ ‘Oh yes, I see what you mean.’
- ‘Can we go swimming?’ ‘I don't see why not (= yes, you can).’
- They will be able to see what really happened there.
Extra Examples- I can see why you were so angry about it.
- I don't see why she should get more money than the others.
- I fail to see how this idea will help anyone.
- It is difficult to see how to get around this problem.
- He doesn't see how important this is.
- I don't quite see what he's getting at.
- I don't think she saw the point of the story.
- to have an opinion of something
- I see things differently now.
- Try to see things from her point of view.
- The way I see it, you have three main problems.
- As far as I can see (= in my opinion), you've done nothing wrong.
- Lack of money is the main problem, as I see it (= in my opinion).
- She is in love with him but Darren sees their relationship in a different light (= has a different opinion).
- to consider something as a future possibility; to imagine somebody/something as something
- I can't see her changing her mind.
- I can't really see myself working in a lab all day.
- His colleagues see him as a future director.
- She was quiet and withdrawn and never saw herself as a dancer.
- to find out something by looking, asking or waiting
- ‘Has the mail come yet?’ ‘I'll just go and see.’
- ‘Is he going to get better?’ ‘I don't know, we'll just have to wait and see.’
- We'll have a great time, you'll see.
- Go and see what the kids are doing, will you?
- We'll have to see how it goes.
- It will be interesting to see what happens.
- I see (that) interest rates are going up again.
- It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others.
Extra Examples- He came over to see what was going on.
- I want to see how they'll react.
- She turned to see who it was.
- I'm glad to see that you're keeping well.
- You can see at a glance if all is well.
- to find out or decide something by thinking or considering
- ‘Will you be able to help us?’ ‘I don't know, I'll have to see.’
- ‘Can I go to the party?’ ‘We'll see (= I'll decide later).’
- I'll see what I can do to help.
- to make sure that you do something or that something is done
- See that all the doors are locked before you leave.
- Could you see that the kids are in bed by 8 o'clock?
- to experience or suffer something
- He has seen a great deal in his long life.
- I hope I never live to see the day when computers finally replace books.
- It didn't surprise her—she had seen it all before.
Extra Examples- He saw first-hand the impact of colonialism.
- We expect to see an increase of 50–60%.
- to be the time when an event happens
- Next year sees the centenary of Saint-Saëns' death.
- The twentieth century saw dramatic changes in most areas of life.
- to be the place where an event happens
SYNONYM witness
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/witness_1 - This stadium has seen many thrilling football games.
- to go with somebody to help or protect them
- I saw the old lady across (= helped her cross) the road.
- May I see you home (= go with you as far as your house)?
- My secretary will see you out (= show you the way out of the building).
- that can be seen clearly; in a way that can be seen clearly
- used when you are thinking or trying to remember something
- Now let me see—how old is she now?
- to realize that there is going to be a problem before it happens
- We should have seen it coming. There was no way he could keep going under all that pressure.
- to realize that somebody/something is not as good, pleasant, etc. as they/it seem
- to find out or look at something yourself in order to be sure that what somebody is saying is true
- If you don't believe me, go and see for yourself!
- because of the fact that…
- Seeing that he's been off sick all week he's unlikely to come.
- goodbye
- I'd better be going now. See you!
- used when you are explaining something
- You see, the thing is, we won't be finished before Friday.
Word Origin- verb Old English sēon, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zien and German sehen, perhaps from an Indo-European root shared by Latin sequi ‘follow’.
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