LEARNit Dictionary

see

verb
A1
1
A1
to become aware of somebody/something by using your eyes
دیدن, مشاهده کردن, نگریستن, رؤیت کردن
2
A1
to have or use the power of sight
دیدن, مشاهده کردن, نگریستن, نظاره کردن, رؤیت کردن
She will never see again .
On a clear day you can see for miles from here.
It was getting dark and I couldn't see to read.
I could hardly see because of the smoke.
3
A1
to watch a game, television programme, performance, etc.
تماشا کردن, دیدن, نگاه کردن
Did you see that programme on Brazil last night?
In the evening we went to see a movie.
Fifty thousand people saw the match.
I finally got to see them in concert.
I really want to see this film now.
This performance was very beautiful, like nothing I had ever seen before.
I remember seeing that movie when I was a kid.
It's not the sort of thing you see on TV that often.
This film really deserves to be seen on a big screen.
4
A1
to look at something in order to find information; to go to somebody in order to ask for help or information
دیدن, مراجعه کردن به, مشاهده کردن, رجوع کردن, رفتن به دیدار
See page 158.
If you missed the session, see a member of staff for advice.
See Table 2 for details.
See also paragraphs 6.5 to 6.9 above.
See above/below for a breakdown of the costs.
See over for details.
5
A1
to be near and recognize somebody; to meet somebody by chance
دیدن, دیدار کردن
Guess who I saw at the party last night!
Aren't you pleased to see me?
It's so good to see you!
6
A1
to visit somebody/something
دیدن, ملاقات کردن, بازدید کردن, سر زدن, دیدار کردن, رفتن به دیدن
Come and see us again soon.
Around 200  000 visitors each year come to see the summer palace.
7
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to have a meeting with somebody
ملاقات کردن, دیدار کردن
You ought to see a doctor about that cough.
What is it you want to see me about?
I can only see you for five minutes.
8
B2
to spend time with somebody
دیدار کردن, ملاقات کردن
Are you seeing anyone?
They've been seeing a lot of each other recently.
We haven't seen much of Liz lately.
He has changed since his family last saw him.
9
B1
to understand something
فهمیدن, درک کردن, متوجه شدن, پی بردن, آگاهی یافتن
‘It opens like this.’ ‘Oh, I see.’
He didn't see the joke.
I don't think she saw the point of the story.
He changed the way we see the world around us.
to see a/the need for something
I see no need to involve the law.
I can see both sides of the argument.
They saw nothing wrong with having three cars.
Make Lydia see reason, will you?
Can’t you see (that) he’s taking advantage of you?
I don't see that it matters what Josh thinks.
‘It's broken.’ ‘Oh yes, I see what you mean.’
‘Can we go swimming?’ ‘I don't see why not.’
They will be able to see what really happened there.
10
B1
to have an opinion of something
نظر داشتن
I see things differently now.
Try to see things from her point of view.
The way I see it, you have three main problems.
As far as I can see, you've done nothing wrong.
Lack of money is the main problem, as I see it.
She is in love with him but Darren sees their relationship in a different light.
11
B1
to consider something as a future possibility; to imagine somebody/something as something
تصور کردن, در نظر گرفتن, مجسم کردن
I can't see her changing her mind.
I can't really see myself working in a lab all day.
His colleagues see him as a future director.
She was quiet and withdrawn and never saw herself as a dancer.
12
B1
to find out something by looking, asking or waiting
مشاهده کردن, دیدن, نگریستن, بررسی کردن
‘Has the mail come yet?’ ‘I'll just go and see.’
‘Is he going to get better?’ ‘I don't know, we'll just have to wait and see.’
We'll have a great time, you'll see.
Go and see what the kids are doing, will you?
We'll have to see how it goes.
It will be interesting to see what happens.
I see (that) interest rates are going up again.
It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others.
13
B2
to find out or decide something by thinking or considering
فهمیدن, درک کردن, رسیدن به نتیجه
‘Will you be able to help us?’ ‘I don't know, I'll have to see.’
‘Can I go to the party?’ ‘We'll see.’
I'll see what I can do to help.
14
to make sure that you do something or that something is done
اطمینان حاصل کردن, مطمئن شدن, اطمینان یافتن
See that all the doors are locked before you leave.
Could you see that the kids are in bed by 8 o'clock?
15
to experience or suffer something
تجربه کردن, مواجه شدن, متحمل شدن, تحمل کردن
He has seen a great deal in his long life.
I hope I never live to see the day when computers finally replace books.
It didn't surprise her—she had seen it all before.
16
to be the time when an event happens
شاهد بودن
Next year sees the centenary of Saint-Saëns' death.
The twentieth century saw dramatic changes in most areas of life.
17
to be the place where an event happens
شاهد بودن, محل اتفاق بودن
This stadium has seen many thrilling football games.
synonym witness
18
to go with somebody to help or protect them
همراهی کردن, مشایعت کردن
I saw the old lady across the road.
May I see you home?
My secretary will see you out.
noun
1
the district or office of a bishop or an archbishop
حوزه اسقفی, کرسی اسقفی