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to see

to see

686 1.0
To visit a place or event to look at its sights
  • verb
  • /si/
: ver
  • Now, let's go see your room.

So we want people to come and see a Matrim show.

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Examples

Synonyms

to go to
vsto see
∞ 1.0

To attend an event such as a meeting or class

is more about attending places for enjoyment or sightseeing rather than formal events
to watch
vsto see
∞ 1.0

To look at something carefully for some time

refers to going to places or events for entertainment rather than sustained observation
to visit
vsto see
∞ 1.0

To go to see a person or place, usually for a short time

focuses specifically on attending places or events for entertainment or tourism
to travel to
vsto see
396 1.0

To go to another place for work or pleasure

centres on attending a place or event for entertainment rather than mere movement
to view
vsto see
323 1.0

To look at something carefully

means attending a place or event for pleasure, not just looking at things
to pay a visit
vsto see
127 2.3

To go to someone's home or another place for a short time

refers more often to attending places or events for leisure rather than brief calls
to take in
vsto see
88 3.9

Visit a place or event to enjoy it

is used more broadly for attending places or events for fun
to sit in
vsto see
77 3.9

Attend a meeting or class as a visitor, not a regular participant

usually involves going to places or events for enjoyment rather than passive observation
64 3.5

Go to an event, often briefly or in a formal way

involves visiting places or events for pleasure, not only brief ceremonial appearances
to tour
vsto see
61 1.9

To travel to several places for work or pleasure

is narrower, mainly about attending events or places for fun rather than extended travel
to sightsee
vsto see
9 3.1

To visit famous or interesting places when you travel

is about going to places or events for general entertainment or tourism
to make like a tourist
vsto see
  • Informal
1 7.7

Act as if you are visiting a place for fun and look around

is the standard way to attend places or events for entertainment rather than imitating tourists

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

To stay away from something or not do it to stop something bad from happening

∞ 1.0

To not be at an event, class, or activity

Idioms

see you later
  • Informal
390 1.0

A casual goodbye said when leaving someone and expecting to meet again

see ya
  • Texting
222 8.4

A friendly way to say goodbye when you expect to meet again

A polite phrase to say you are happy to meet someone again

to see the light
  • Informal
54 5.0

To understand something important and change for the better

36 3.7

To have the same opinion as someone

14 7.4

A phrase people say to tell others nothing interesting or worrying is happening

To understand a situation well without being confused

to see stars
  • Informal
9 6.8

Have bright spots in your eyes after a hit or when you feel faint

Clearly visible to everyone

to see red
  • Informal
6 6.8

To become very angry suddenly

5 9.4

A joking way to say the other person was hurt more after a fight

To understand how someone thinks and feels about a situation

3 9.9

To show a clear physical sign of sexual interest when seeing someone

To focus on the good parts of a situation instead of the bad

2 7.7

To try different ideas to find which ones work

Easy for everyone to see

to see daylight
  • Informal
2 5.8

To begin to feel hope after a long hard time

Exactly as they appear, with nothing hidden

Words you say when you are surprised to see someone in an unexpected place

1 9.9

To leave and say you have private matters without giving details

To not be able to think clearly because you are very tired, angry, or confused

Says as a joke to show someone else is more hurt after a fight

to see for dust
  • Informal
1 9.9

To never see someone again after they leave quickly

To notice small important details while keeping the whole situation in mind

9.9

To be finished and unable to continue working or succeeding

To try to understand something very confusing that seems impossible

Invite someone to your home pretending to show art but actually to try to have sex

8.0

Decide you can do something after problems are solved

To think about things beyond your own immediate needs

Try many different ideas to find one that works

Phrasal Verbs

168 2.9

To take care of something and make sure someone does it

To visit a doctor to get advice or help

95 3.5

Make sure something gets done

To continue with something until it is finished

To recognize when someone is pretending or lying

to see about
  • Informal
84 3.0

To arrange and take care of something

To check something in person to form your own opinion

To help someone with money during a difficult time

Understand things in another way than other people

to see straight
  • Informal
14 6.7

Think clearly when you are tired or upset

To have two pictures of one thing when your eyes or head are not working well

Feel happy when someone leaves or a bad thing ends

To check something yourself to be sure it is true

To visit a doctor who treats bones and joints

Compounds

22 3.4

A place, show or event that people should not miss

Holy See
  • Formal
10 7.7

The central government of the Roman Catholic Church that the Pope leads in Vatican City, recognized by many countries

the Holy See
  • Formal
9 7.8

The Pope's government that speaks for the Roman Catholic Church and acts like a small country

1 9.9

A very small flying insect that makes itchy bites on people and animals

How Thorough

to explore
272 2.6
tour
∞ 1.0
to see
686 1.0
to visit
∞ 1.0
to pop in
  • Informal
40 3.4

Surface Forms

see infinitive
seeing present participle
sees third person singular
saw past
seen past participle

Etymology

See comes from the old English seon meaning 'to look', so when tourists say they want to 'see' a place they mean they want to visit and look at it. That's why to 'see' a museum or monument is to go and view it.