see

noun

  1. 1

    the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

verb

  1. 1

    perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

    Now I see!

    I just can't see your point

  2. 2

    get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

    I learned that she has two grown-up children

    I see that you have been promoted

  3. 3

    make sense of; assign a meaning to

    What message do you see in this letter?

    How do you interpret his behavior?

  4. 4

    be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

    He verified that the valves were closed

    See that the curtains are closed

  5. 5

    deem to be

    She views this quite differently from me

    I consider her to be shallow

  6. 6

    deliberate or decide

    See whether you can come tomorrow

    let's see--which movie should we see tonight?

  7. 7

    find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

    I want to see whether she speaks French

    See whether it works

  8. 8

    match or meet

    I saw the bet of one of my fellow players

  9. 9

    receive as a specified guest

    the doctor will see you now

    The minister doesn't see anybody before noon

  10. 10

    imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

    I can't see him on horseback!

    I can see what will happen

  11. 11

    come together

    I'll probably see you at the meeting

    How nice to see you again!

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