Synonyms for

Sees

Verb / si:z / Another word for sees — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To perceive with the eyes; to perceive mentally.

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Common collocations

  • sees clearly
  • sees red
  • sees fit
  • sees through
  • sees eye to eye
  • sees a doctor
  • sees the light
  • sees the point

Word family

noun sight
verb see
adjective visible
adverb visibly

Usage note

The word 'sees' is the third-person singular present tense of 'see'. It refers to the act of perceiving with the eyes, but can also mean understanding or realizing something.

Example sentences

  1. He sees the bird flying in the sky.
  2. She sees her reflection in the mirror.
  3. The doctor sees patients all day.
  4. The detective sees a clue at the crime scene.
  5. My cat sees a mouse in the grass.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
  • One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes. - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
  • The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. - Sylvia Plath

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