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Word: See
Speech Type: 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’
siː
perceive with the eyes; discern visually
Short Definition:perceive with eyes
Examples:- in the distance she could see the blue sea
- Andrew couldn't see out of his left eye
- I could see through the windows
- I can't see into the future
discern or deduce after reflection or from information; understand
Short Definition:discern or deduce after reflection or from information
Examples:- I can't see any other way to treat it
- I saw that perhaps he was right
- she could see what Rhoda meant
experience or witness (an event or situation)
Short Definition:experience or witness
Examples:- I shall not live to see it
- I can't bear to see you so unhappy
meet (someone one knows) socially or by chance
Short Definition:meet someone one knows socially or by chance
Examples:- I saw Colin last night
escort or conduct (someone) to a specified place
Short Definition:escort or conduct someone to specified place
Examples:- don't bother seeing me out
ensure
Short Definition:ensure
Examples:- Lucy saw to it that everyone got enough to eat
- see that no harm comes to him
(in poker or brag) equal the bet of (an opponent) and require them to reveal their cards in order to determine who has won the hand.
Short Definition:(in poker or brag) equal bet of opponent and require them to reveal their cards
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