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The example: "There was one period when his patriotism fell temporarily by the waysude, although not dishonaroubly. It was a matter of seeing justice done."
My question is about the definition of 'see' in 'to see justice done'.
I think tha I understand 'to see justice done' more or less, though not fully.
What is the definition of 'see' used in the phrase.
I will give you numbers to help somewhat. <g>
1. To perceive with the eye
2. a. To apprehend as if with the eye.
b. To detect by means analogous to use of the eye: an electronic surveillance camera that saw the activity in the embassy yard.
3. To have a mental image of; visualize: They could still see their hometown as it once was.
4. To understand; comprehend: I see your point.
5. To consider to be; regard: Many saw her as a world leader.
6. To believe possible; imagine: I don't see him as a teacher.
7. To foresee: I see great things for that child.
8. To know through firsthand experience; undergo: “He saw some service on the king's side” (Tucker Brooke).
9. To give rise to or be characterized by: “Her long reign saw the heyday of verbal humor” (Richard Kain). “The 1930s saw the development of sulfa drugs and penicillin” (Gregg Easterbrook).
10. To find out; ascertain: Please see who's knocking.
11. To refer to; read: Persons interested in the book's history should see page one of the preface.
12. To take note of; recognize: She sees only the good aspects of the organization.
13. To meet or be in the company of: I saw all my aunts and uncles at the reunion.
14. To share the companionship of often or regularly: He's been seeing the same woman for eight years.
15. a. To visit socially; call on.
b. To visit for consultation: You ought to see your doctor more frequently.
16. To admit or receive, as for consultation or a social visit: The doctor will see you now.
17. To attend; view: Let's see a movie.
18. To escort; attend: I'm seeing Nellie home.
19. To make sure; take care: See that it gets done right away.
20. Games.
a. To meet (a bet) in card games.
b.To meet the bet of (another player).
I see you see it.
Thank you.
My question is about the definition of 'see' in 'to see justice done'.
I think tha I understand 'to see justice done' more or less, though not fully.
What is the definition of 'see' used in the phrase.
I will give you numbers to help somewhat. <g>
1. To perceive with the eye
2. a. To apprehend as if with the eye.
b. To detect by means analogous to use of the eye: an electronic surveillance camera that saw the activity in the embassy yard.
3. To have a mental image of; visualize: They could still see their hometown as it once was.
4. To understand; comprehend: I see your point.
5. To consider to be; regard: Many saw her as a world leader.
6. To believe possible; imagine: I don't see him as a teacher.
7. To foresee: I see great things for that child.
8. To know through firsthand experience; undergo: “He saw some service on the king's side” (Tucker Brooke).
9. To give rise to or be characterized by: “Her long reign saw the heyday of verbal humor” (Richard Kain). “The 1930s saw the development of sulfa drugs and penicillin” (Gregg Easterbrook).
10. To find out; ascertain: Please see who's knocking.
11. To refer to; read: Persons interested in the book's history should see page one of the preface.
12. To take note of; recognize: She sees only the good aspects of the organization.
13. To meet or be in the company of: I saw all my aunts and uncles at the reunion.
14. To share the companionship of often or regularly: He's been seeing the same woman for eight years.
15. a. To visit socially; call on.
b. To visit for consultation: You ought to see your doctor more frequently.
16. To admit or receive, as for consultation or a social visit: The doctor will see you now.
17. To attend; view: Let's see a movie.
18. To escort; attend: I'm seeing Nellie home.
19. To make sure; take care: See that it gets done right away.
20. Games.
a. To meet (a bet) in card games.
b.To meet the bet of (another player).
I see you see it.
Thank you.