see Synonyms
see Meaning
see (n)
the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
see (v)
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
perceive (an idea or situation) mentally
perceive or be contemporaneous with
imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
deem to be
get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
see or watch
come together
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
go to see for professional or business reasons
go to see for a social visit
go to see a place, as for entertainment
take charge of or deal with
receive as a specified guest
date regularly; have a steady relationship with
see and understand, have a good eye
deliberate or decide
observe as if with an eye
observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
undergo or live through a difficult experience
accompany or escort
match or meet
make sense of; assign a meaning to
see (n.)
A seat; a site; a place where sovereign power is exercised.
Specifically: (a) The seat of episcopal power; a diocese; the jurisdiction of a bishop; as, the see of New York. (b) The seat of an archibishop; a province or jurisdiction of an archibishop; as, an archiepiscopal see. (c) The seat, place, or office of the pope, or Roman pontiff; as, the papal see. (d) The pope or his court at Rome; as, to appeal to the see of Rome.
see (v. t.)
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.
To perceive by mental vision; to form an idea or conception of; to note with the mind; to observe; to discern; to distinguish; to understand; to comprehend; to ascertain.
To follow with the eyes, or as with the eyes; to watch; to regard attentivelly; to look after.
To have an interview with; especially, to make a call upon; to visit; as, to go to see a friend.
To fall in with; to have intercourse or communication with; hence, to have knowledge or experience of; as, to see military service.
To accompany in person; to escort; to wait upon; as, to see one home; to see one aboard the cars.
In poker and similar games at cards, to meet (a bet), or to equal the bet of (a player), by staking the same sum.
see (v. i.)
To have the power of sight, or of perceiving by the proper organs; to possess or employ the sense of vision; as, he sees distinctly.
Figuratively: To have intellectual apprehension; to perceive; to know; to understand; to discern; -- often followed by a preposition, as through, or into.
To be attentive; to take care; to give heed; -- generally with to; as, to see to the house.
see Sentence Examples
- I can clearly see the distant mountains from my window.
- I see a child playing happily in the park.
- Look over there, do you see that bird soaring in the sky?
- The traffic lights turned red, and I see the line of cars coming to a halt.
- I saw the movie last night, and it was an unforgettable experience.
- The doctor will see you now, please step into the examination room.
- I could hardly see anything through the thick fog.
- I saw her yesterday, but she didn't seem to recognize me.
- I don't see why you're so upset about it.
- I'll see you later tonight, I'll message you the details.
FAQs About the word see
the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located, perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight, perceive (an idea or situation) men
regard, spot, eye,notice, witness, note, perceive, remark, discern, behold
disregard, disregard, ignore,ignore,miss, overlook, pass over, neglect, neglect, miss
I can clearly see the distant mountains from my window.
I see a child playing happily in the park.
Look over there, do you see that bird soaring in the sky?
The traffic lights turned red, and I see the line of cars coming to a halt.
