see definition

1. the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
2. perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
• examples: You have to be a good observer to see all the details
• examples: Can you see the bird in that tree?
• examples: He is blind--he cannot see
3. deem to be
• examples: She views this quite differently from me
• examples: I consider her to be shallow
• examples: I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do
4. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
• examples: He verified that the valves were closed
• examples: See that the curtains are closed
• examples: control the quality of the product
5. go to see for professional or business reasons
• examples: You should see a lawyer
• examples: We had to see a psychiatrist
6. go to see for a social visit
• examples: I went to see my friend Mary the other day
7. receive as a specified guest
• examples: the doctor will see you now
• examples: The minister doesn't see anybody before noon
8. see and understand, have a good eye
• examples: The artist must first learn to see
9. deliberate or decide
• examples: See whether you can come tomorrow
• examples: let's see--which movie should we see tonight?
10. observe as if with an eye
• examples: The camera saw the burglary and recorded it
11. accompany or escort
• examples: I'll see you to the door
12. match or meet
• examples: I saw the bet of one of my fellow players