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Dictionary definition · see

noun

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

verb

  1. perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight"You have to be a good observer to see all the details"
  2. perceive (an idea or situation) mentally"Now I see!"
  3. perceive or be contemporaneous with"We found Republicans winning the offices"
  4. imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind"I can't see him on horseback!"
  5. deem to be"She views this quite differently from me"
  6. get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally"I learned that she has two grown-up children"
  7. see or watch"view a show on television"
  8. come together"I'll probably see you at the meeting"
  9. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort"I want to see whether she speaks French"
  10. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something"He verified that the valves were closed"
  11. go to see for professional or business reasons"You should see a lawyer"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).