see - meaning, examples in English

verb “see”

 infinitive see; he sees; past tense saw; past part. seen; ger. seeing

to detect with the eyes
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When I visited the zoo, I saw a lion for the first time.
to view a film or show
We're going to see the new superhero movie at the theater tonight.
to comprehend or grasp a concept
After he explained the concept a second time, I finally saw his point.
used in the imperative to emphasize a point
See, if you save your money now, you'll be able to buy that bike you want later.
to go to someone's location to spend time with them
I'm planning to see my grandparents this weekend.
to be in a romantic relationship
He's been seeing someone new since July.
to consult a medical professional
If your toothache persists, you need to see a dentist soon.
to be the setting or time of
The Renaissance period saw the rebirth of art and culture in Europe.
to make sure something happens
I'll see to it that your car is fixed by the end of the day.
to accompany someone somewhere
I saw the gentleman to his car to ensure he left the event without any trouble.
to match another player's bet in gambling
He saw her bet of fifty dollars and decided to call.
to test or try to find out something
Let's see whether adding some salt improves the flavor of the soup.
to refer to a source for information
For instructions on resetting your password, refer to page 15 of the handbook (see: "Password Recovery Procedures").

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see

to introduce an explanation
See, if we save a little money each month, by the end of the year we'll have enough for that vacation.

 singular see, plural sees

the jurisdiction of a bishop or archbishop
The bishop was excited to take charge of his new see, overseeing numerous parishes in the area.