See in

phrasal verb

To accompany someone as they come into a place, like a building.

I'll see you in, before I head off to my meeting.
Visual representation of "see in" - To accompany someone as they come into a place, like a building

Often appears as...

  • see someone in
  • see them in
phrasal verb

To witness or observe the start or arrival of something.

We stayed up all night to see in the New Year.
Visual representation of "see in" - To witness or observe the start or arrival of something

Often appears as...

  • see in the new year
  • see in the dawn
phrasal verb

To perceive a certain quality or feature in someone or something.

I don’t know what she sees in him, he is not very nice.
Visual representation of "see in" - To perceive a certain quality or feature in someone or something

Often appears as...

  • see something in him
  • see something in her

Usage tips

Neutral

phrasal verb

To accompany someone as they come into a place, like a building.

I'll see you in, before I head off to my meeting.
Visual representation of "see in" - To accompany someone as they come into a place, like a building

Often appears as...

  • see someone in
  • see them in
phrasal verb

To witness or observe the start or arrival of something.

We stayed up all night to see in the New Year.
Visual representation of "see in" - To witness or observe the start or arrival of something

Often appears as...

  • see in the new year
  • see in the dawn
phrasal verb

To perceive a certain quality or feature in someone or something.

I don’t know what she sees in him, he is not very nice.
Visual representation of "see in" - To perceive a certain quality or feature in someone or something

Often appears as...

  • see something in him
  • see something in her

Usage tips

Neutral

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "see in"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Guest Arrival

Use 'see in' when welcoming guests into a location; implies politeness and hospitality.

Illustration for Guest Arrival
Let's see the visitors in to the lounge for some coffee.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Start of Event

'See in' fits well when marking someone's entrance for events or ceremonies.

Illustration for Start of Event
We gathered at the gates to see in the marathon runners.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Guest Arrival

Use 'see in' when welcoming guests into a location; implies politeness and hospitality.

Illustration for Guest Arrival
Let's see the visitors in to the lounge for some coffee.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Start of Event

'See in' fits well when marking someone's entrance for events or ceremonies.

Illustration for Start of Event
We gathered at the gates to see in the marathon runners.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Guest Arrival

Use 'see in' when welcoming guests into a location; implies politeness and hospitality.

Illustration for Guest Arrival
Let's see the visitors in to the lounge for some coffee.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Start of Event

'See in' fits well when marking someone's entrance for events or ceremonies.

Illustration for Start of Event
We gathered at the gates to see in the marathon runners.
Visual representation of the word "See in"

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