see about
Britishverb
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to take care of; look after
he couldn't see about the matter because he was ill
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to investigate; enquire into
to see about a new car
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Also, see to . Attend to, take care of, as in I'll see about the refreshments if you'll handle the tickets , or Will you see to the outdoor chores? The variant is also put as see to it , as in Yes, I'll see to it that everything's done . [First half of 1800s]
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Investigate, as in I'm not sure, but I'll see about the cost of renting a van . Also see look into .
Example Sentences
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“Now we need to see about this potential new shock hitting the global economy.”
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
Wall Street will see about that, as 127 S&P 500 companies prepare to report quarterly results this week, according to FactSet.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 1, 2026
Well, you need to master this first and then we’ll see about getting you on the field.”
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026
“We see about 10 patients a week here,” Levis said in a 2024 video for the clinic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Uncle Darnell would soon go over the creek to see about the Trotters.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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