How to Use "See" with Example Sentences

see (v): to look at or notice something; to understand; to visit

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Used with adverbs:

"She could see the sunset clearly from her house."
(clearly, easily)

"I could hardly see the words on the page without my glasses."
(hardly, barely)

"We suddenly could see the boat in the distance."
(suddenly)

Used with verbs:

"I was able to see the sign."
(be + able to, could)

"She went to see her grandmother."
(went to, came to)

"He would like to see her win the gold medal."
(would like to, would love to)

"I am here to see Lisa Miller."
(be + here to)

Used with prepositions:

"I can't see into the window because it's so dirty."
(into)

"I need to see a doctor about my symptoms."
(about)