See to

verb

To take care of a task or situation.

I will see to the dishes after dinner.
Visual representation of "see to" - To take care of a task or situation

Often appears as...

  • see to chores
  • see to business
verb

To ensure or make certain that something happens.

She saw to it that everyone had a good time at the party.
Visual representation of "see to" - To ensure or make certain that something happens

Often appears as...

  • see to it that
  • see to ensuring
verb

To take care of a task or situation.

I will see to the dishes after dinner.
Visual representation of "see to" - To take care of a task or situation

Often appears as...

  • see to chores
  • see to business
verb

To ensure or make certain that something happens.

She saw to it that everyone had a good time at the party.
Visual representation of "see to" - To ensure or make certain that something happens

Often appears as...

  • see to it that
  • see to ensuring
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "see to"
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Task Completion

Use 'see to' when referring to finishing a task or resolving an issue.

Illustration for Task Completion
I'll see to fixing the leak tomorrow.
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Personal Responsibility

'See to' often implies personal commitment to handling something.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
Don't worry, I'll see to the project details myself.
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Immediate Action

Suggests action should be taken soon, usually by the speaker.

Illustration for Immediate Action
I need to see to my appointments before lunch.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Task Completion

Use 'see to' when referring to finishing a task or resolving an issue.

Illustration for Task Completion
I'll see to fixing the leak tomorrow.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Personal Responsibility

'See to' often implies personal commitment to handling something.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
Don't worry, I'll see to the project details myself.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Immediate Action

Suggests action should be taken soon, usually by the speaker.

Illustration for Immediate Action
I need to see to my appointments before lunch.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Task Completion

Use 'see to' when referring to finishing a task or resolving an issue.

Illustration for Task Completion
I'll see to fixing the leak tomorrow.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Personal Responsibility

'See to' often implies personal commitment to handling something.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
Don't worry, I'll see to the project details myself.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Immediate Action

Suggests action should be taken soon, usually by the speaker.

Illustration for Immediate Action
I need to see to my appointments before lunch.
Visual representation of the word "See to"

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