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to see

to see

1.0
To visit a place or event to look at its sights
  • verb
  • /si/
translation icon : 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 view
vsto see
357 1.0

To look at something carefully

means attending a place or event for pleasure, not just looking at things
to travel to
vsto see
263 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 tour
vsto see
184 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 pay a visit
vsto see
50 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
36 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 take in
vsto see
35 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
23 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
to sightsee
vsto see
3 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
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 not be at an event, class, or activity

1.0

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

Idioms

see ya
  • Texting
8.4

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

see you later
  • Informal
95 1.0

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

to see the light
  • Informal
55 5.0

To understand something important and change for the better

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

36 3.7

To have the same opinion as someone

to see red
  • Informal
10 6.8

To become very angry suddenly

to see stars
  • Informal
8 6.8

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

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

Clearly visible to everyone

4 7.4

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

To understand a situation well without being confused

3 8.0

Decide you can do something after problems are solved

2 7.7

To try different ideas to find which ones work

Easy for everyone to see

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

1 9.9

To leave and say you have private matters without giving details

to see daylight
  • Informal
1 5.8

To begin to feel hope after a long hard time

To understand how someone thinks and feels about a situation

Exactly as they appear, with nothing hidden

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

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

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

to see for dust
  • Informal
9.9

To never see someone again after they leave quickly

To think about things beyond your own immediate needs

9.4

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

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

Try many different ideas to find one that works

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

Phrasal Verbs

216 2.9

To take care of something and make sure someone does it

146 1.8

To visit a doctor to get advice or help

107 3.5

Make sure something gets done

to see about
  • Informal
91 3.0

To arrange and take care of something

To recognize when someone is pretending or lying

To continue with something until it is finished

To check something in person to form your own opinion

To help someone with money during a difficult time

To check something yourself to be sure it is true

to see straight
  • Informal
11 6.7

Think clearly when you are tired or upset

Understand things in another way than other people

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 visit a doctor who treats bones and joints

Compounds

14 3.4

A place, show or event that people should not miss

the Holy See
  • Formal
10 7.8

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

Holy See
  • Formal
8 7.7

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

1 9.9

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

How Thorough

to explore
346 2.6
tour
819 1.0
to see
1.0
to visit
1.0
to pop in
  • Informal
25 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.