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Definition see in in American English

see in phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to recognize a particular quality in someone or something

Example

I thought I saw a glimmer of sympathy in Ben's eyes.

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1.1

to not understand why one person finds another person attractive or likes them

Example

I don't know what you see in him, I think he's boring.

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2

to welcome a visitor to a building and take them to where they want to go

Example

The ambassador waited on the steps to see the visiting dignitaries in.

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3

to see the inside of a building through a window or an open door

Example

People can see in from the street.

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4

to celebrate the beginning of a year by staying awake until midnight

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Definition see in in American English