Phrase guide

see to it

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To ensure or guarantee (that something happens)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • Would you please see to it that the kitchen is clean before I get home?
  • The security team saw to it that she arrived safely.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ensure, make sure, attend to, take care of, guarantee

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • He verified that the valves were closed
  • See that the curtains are closed
  • control the quality of the product

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: see, check, insure, ensure, control, ascertain, assure

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: verify

Narrower terms: proofread, proof, control, double-check, cross-check, cinch, card, spot-check, cover

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: varmistaa — to ensure
  • Finnish: pitää huolen — to ensure
  • German: sein Augenmerk darauf haben, dass ... — to ensure
  • Russian: проследи́ть (prosledítʹ) — to ensure
  • Russian: проконтроли́ровать (prokontrolírovatʹ) — to ensure
  • Russian: приня́ть ме́ры (prinjátʹ méry) — to ensure
  • Spanish: encargarse — to ensure
  • Ukrainian: просте́жити (prostéžyty) — to ensure