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SEE TO IT
I. (verb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Example:
control the quality of the product
Synonyms:
ascertain; assure; check; control; ensure; insure; see; see to it
Classified under:
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting
Hypernyms (to "see to it" is one way to...):
verify (confirm the truth of)
Verb group:
check; check off; mark; mark off; tick; tick off (put a check mark on or near or next to)
check (verify by consulting a source or authority)
ascertain; check; determine; find out; learn; see; watch (find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort)
control; verify (check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard)
Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "see to it"):
proof; proofread (read for errors)
control (verify by using a duplicate register for comparison)
double-check (check once more to be absolutely sure)
cross-check (check out conflicting sources; crosscheck facts, for example)
cinch (make sure of)
card (ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor)
spot-check (pick out random samples for examination in order to ensure high quality)
cover (maintain a check on; especially by patrolling)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Context examples:
In matters of love and romance, Mars in Scorpio will see to it that you will be your charming best, and your good energy will draw others to you.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
If you do make a promise to your partner, Saturn will see to it that your union remains solid.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
This day surely sparkles for you—you may receive a large one-time bundle of money as a wire or a check, and at the same time, Jupiter will see to it that your status will increase in an exciting way.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
The time from December 19 to January 3 will be a great time to buy new clothes and find ways to refresh your appearance, for Venus will see to it that you find beautiful wardrobe options and will enjoy the results of experts you hire (hairstylist, esthetician, barber, Botox doctor, and so forth).
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
