Saw — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes

"out of the corner of my eye I saw the deer run into the woods"

to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it

"a writer who saw World War II through the eyes of a common soldier"

to come to an awareness of

"I bought the best seller just to see what all the fuss was about"

to have a vague awareness of

"I see a certain sadness in his letters to his relatives back home"

to make a social call upon

"you should go and see Father at the hospital this afternoon"

to have a clear idea of

"I see your point"

to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship

"thanks for coming, and I'll see you to the door"

to form a mental picture of

"I can't see that spoiled brat as a soldier at all"

notched or toothed along the edge

"a saw-toothed barrette"

to take charge of especially on behalf of another

"Please see after the cat while I'm away."

to have or come to the same opinion or point of view

"The two did not see eye to eye on certain political issues."

to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger

"The rival team saw red when they realized they had been pranked."

to attend to the needs and comforts of

"It was the job of the nurse to see to the elderly woman until the doctor was available."

to take charge of especially on behalf of another

"She asked if they could see to the snow removal while she was out of town."

to take charge of especially on behalf of another

"Please see after the cat while I'm away."

to have or come to the same opinion or point of view

"The two did not see eye to eye on certain political issues."