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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“Generally speaking, we see about half of members that will shop at the gas station will also cross-shop at the warehouse,” explained CFO Gary Millerchip on Costco’s March conference call.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 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
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
She gives me a bemused smile in return and just shakes her head as she slips through a door, off to see about her business.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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