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see to

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsiː tə/

see to means: To deal with a task or make sure something happens.

verb

HANDLE A TASKB2

To deal with a task or make sure something happens.

  • I will see to dinner.
  • She saw to all the travel arrangements.
  • Can you see to it that the doors are locked?

How to use it: see to something (I will see to the repairs tomorrow.); see to it that… (Please see to it that everyone gets a copy.)

Similar words: handle, take care of, attend to

Common phrases: see to something, see to it

CARE FOR SOMEONEB2

To give someone the help, service, or care they need.

  • Please see to the guests.
  • The doctor saw to the injured child.
  • Who is seeing to the baby while you cook?

How to use it: see to someone (A nurse will see to you shortly.)

Similar words: look after, attend to, care for

Common phrases: see to someone, see to the guests

Questions about see to

What does see to mean?

To deal with a task or make sure something happens.

What is see to in other languages?

Türkçe: halletmek · Español: ocuparse de · Français: s’occuper de · Deutsch: sich kümmern um · Italiano: occuparsi di · 日本語: 対処する

How do you pronounce see to?

It is pronounced /ˈsiː tə/.

How do you use see to in a sentence?

I will see to dinner. She saw to all the travel arrangements.

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