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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People viewing the solar eclipse from Guernsey are expected to see about 94% coverage.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Almost every advertisement or information piece you see about investments will have some version of the disclosure statement: “Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.”
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 12, 2026
Over time, farmers could see about $72 of incremental profit per acre in the U.S., and $115 in Brazil, by adopting Deere’s technology, enabling Deere to gain share through greater productivity.
From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026
Well, you need to master this first and then we’ll see about getting you on the field.”
From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2026
“Darnell will go across the creek to see about the Trotters.”
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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