see to

verb

saw to; seen to; seeing to; sees to
Synonyms of see tonext

transitive verb

: to attend to : care for

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His government has rarely been seen to yield to public pressure. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Maresca had been very keen to sign Malo Gusto from Chelsea, as the Frenchman is seen to have the right blend of attacking and defensive attributes, as well as physicality and dynamism. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Each grantee is required to submit regular reports of how the money was spent and what kind of progress was seen to make sure it's fairly disbursed to all sectors of the community in need. — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 29 July 2026 Netflix’s latest true crime documentary, A Toxic Love Story, has to be seen to be believed. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for see to

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“See to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20to. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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