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sees through

sees through is the third-person singular simple present indicative of see through.

Meaning of see through

Verb

see through (third-person singular simple present sees through, present participle seeing through, simple past saw through, past participle seen through)

  1. (transitive) To perceive visually through something transparent.
    • Their fabric is so thin that I can see through these curtains.
  2. (idiomatic, transitive) To not be deceived by something that is false or misleading; to understand the hidden truth about someone or something.
    • I'm surprised she doesn't see through his lies.
    Synonyms:
    tumble (to sth)
  3. (idiomatic, transitive) To recognize someone's true motives or character.
    • In that moment, I finally saw through her; this petition drive had nothing to do with her love for animals, and everything to do with impressing Michael, the cute intern.
  4. (idiomatic, transitive) To provide support or cooperation to (a person) throughout a period of time; to support someone through a difficult time.
    • And may we all, citizens the world over, see these events through.
  5. (idiomatic, transitive) To do something until it is finished; to continue working on (something) until it is finished.
    • Despite her health problems, Madame Prime Minister saw the project through.
  6. (ditransitive, idiomatic) To constitute ample supply for one for.
    • Those chocolates should see us through the holiday season.

Questions about sees through

What is sees through the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Sees through is the third-person singular simple present indicative of see through.

Words near sees through in the dictionary

  1. sees the trees through the forest
  2. sees the way clear to
  3. sees the woods for the trees
  4. sees the world
  5. sees things
  6. sees through
  7. sees through a millstone
  8. sees to
  9. sees to it
  10. sees what sticks
  11. sees which way the cat jumps

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