English dictionary
see
/s/i/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
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A seat; a site; a place where sovereign power is exercised.
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verb
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
ExamplesYou have to be a good observer to see all the details.
Can you see the bird in that tree?
He is blind--he cannot see.
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perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
ExamplesNow I see!
I just can't see your point.
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perceive or be contemporaneous with
ExamplesYou'll see a lot of cheating in this school.
I want to see results.
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imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
ExamplesI can't see him on horseback!
I can see what will happen.
I can see a risk in this strategy.
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deem to be
ExamplesI don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do.
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get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
ExamplesI see that you have been promoted.
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see or watch
ExamplesThis program will be seen all over the world.
See a movie.
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come together
ExamplesI'll probably see you at the meeting.
How nice to see you again!
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find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
ExamplesI want to see whether she speaks French.
See whether it works.
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be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
ExamplesSee that the curtains are closed.
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go to see for professional or business reasons
ExamplesYou should see a lawyer.
We had to see a psychiatrist.
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go to see for a social visit
ExamplesI went to see my friend Mary the other day.
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go to see a place, as for entertainment
ExamplesWe went to see the Eiffel Tower in the morning.
Synonyms visitSource: WordNet 3.0
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take charge of or deal with
ExamplesCould you see about lunch?
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receive as a specified guest
ExamplesThe doctor will see you now.
The minister doesn't see anybody before noon.
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date regularly; have a steady relationship with
ExamplesDid you know that she is seeing an older man?
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see and understand, have a good eye
ExamplesThe artist must first learn to see.
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deliberate or decide
ExamplesSee whether you can come tomorrow.
Let's see--which movie should we see tonight?
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observe as if with an eye
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observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
ExamplesI must see your passport before you can enter the country.
Synonyms examineSource: WordNet 3.0
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go or live through
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accompany or escort
ExamplesI'll see you to the door.
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match or meet
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make sense of; assign a meaning to
ExamplesWhat message do you see in this letter?
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To perceive by the eye; to have knowledge of the existence and apparent qualities of by the organs of sight; to behold; to descry; to view.
Source: webster1913
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To have the power of sight, or of perceiving by the proper organs; to possess or employ the sense of vision; as, he <i>sees</i> distinctly.
Source: webster1913
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In poker and similar games at cards, to meet (a bet), or to equal the bet of (a player), by staking the same sum.
Source: webster1913