seing: betydning og definisjoner

To perceive with the eye: Do you see the hawk in the tree? To detect by means analogous to use of the eye: The surveillance camera saw the intruders. To attend or view as a spectator: saw a play. To refer to or look at: Persons interested in the book's history should see page one of the preface.

To become aware of or apprehend: She saw from his expression that he did not want to go. To find out or ascertain, often by moving: Please see who's knocking.

To take note of; recognize: She sees only the good aspects of the organization. To consider to be; regard: Many see her as an inspiring figure.

To have a mental image of; visualize: They could still see their hometown as it once was. To foresee or imagine: I see great things for that child.

To know through firsthand experience; undergo or experience: He saw service in the navy. She has seen many changes in her lifetime. To be characterized by; be the time for:"The 1930s saw the development of sulfa drugs and penicillin"(Gregg Easterbrook). To be subjected to; undergo: This word sees a lot of use in sports.

To visit, meet, or be in the company of: I saw all my aunts and uncles at the reunion. To share the companionship of as a romantic partner: He's been seeing the same woman for eight years. To visit for consultation: You ought to see your doctor more frequently. To admit or receive, as for consultation or a social visit: The doctor will see you now.

To escort; attend: I'm seeing Amy home. To make sure; take care: See that it gets done right away.

Games To meet (a bet) in card games. To meet the bet of (another player).

To have the power to perceive with the eyes: Once I got glasses I could see much better. To have the ability to detect or record visual information: This telescope sees far into space.

To understand; comprehend: As you can see, life in medieval Europe was difficult. To consider: Let's see, which suitcase should we take?

To go and look: She had to see for herself and went into the garage. To ascertain; find out: We probably can do it, but we'll have to see.

To have foresight:"No man can see to the end of time"(John F. Kennedy).

To attend to: We'll see about changing your dorm room later.

To inquire into; investigate: Could you see about hotels in the area?

To escort (a guest) to the door: Will you please see Ms. Smith out?

To work on (a project) until completion: Despite poor funding, we saw the project out.

To understand the true character or nature of: We saw through his superficial charm.

To provide support or cooperation to (a person) throughout a period of time: We'll see you through until you finish college.

To work on (a project) until completion.

To understand or realize something after a period of ignorance or misunderstanding.

To undergo a religious awakening or conversion.

The official seat, center of authority, jurisdiction, or office of a bishop.

Obsolete A cathedra.