SEE TO IT

IPA (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does see to it mean? 

• SEE TO IT (verb)
  The verb SEE TO IT has 1 sense:

1. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

  Familiarity information: SEE TO IT used as a verb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SEE TO IT (verb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

Classified under:

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting

Synonyms:

ascertain; assure; check; control; ensure; insure; see; see to it

Context example:

control the quality of the product

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 

If you are attached, Venus will see to it that you enjoy the time you spend together.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Let the shipman see to it.

(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

Well, he would see to it that he never went down.

(The Call of the Wild, by Jack London)

A feud, ages old, was between them, and she, for one, would see to it that he was reminded.

(White Fang, by Jack London)

“I’ll see to it, sir,” said I, and away I ran to the mews in Little Ryder Street, where my uncle stabled his horses.

(Rodney Stone, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

It came to pass that the master one day said to her: “Gretel, there is a guest coming this evening; prepare me two fowls very daintily.” “I will see to it, master,” answered Gretel.

(Fairy Tales, by The Brothers Grimm)

Jupiter will see to it that you make the acquaintance of many new people, some of whom will become close friends.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

If you have children, Mars will also see to it that you have time to devote to your little munchkins—to play, talk, giggle, and enjoy being with them.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Now, the universe will make a correction and see to it that a proper level of compensation will flow to you.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Neptune, the planet of compassion, will take a strong, supportive role, and see to it that you meet your goals.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)