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Definition of See to it
1. Verb. Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something. "Control the quality of the product"
Specialized synonyms: Proof, Proofread, Control, Double-check, Cross-check, Cinch, Card, Spot-check, Cover
Related verbs: Check, Check Off, Mark, Mark Off, Tick, Tick Off, Check, Ascertain, Check, Determine, Find Out, Learn, See, Watch, Control, Verify
Generic synonyms: Verify
Derivative terms: Check, Check
Lexicographical Neighbors of See To It
Literary usage of See to it
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Appletons' Annual Cyclopædia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1872)
"It is a duty we owe to the loyal people of the country to see to it that their
rights are not imperilled. We should at least pause before we admit the ..."
2. The Vision of William Concerning Piers Plowman: Together with Vita de Dowel by William Langland, Walter William Skeat (1884)
"159, 175 ; b. 19. 154, 170; Loke, imp. я. look, 3. 5, 10. 240 ; see to it, take
care, b. 3. 269, b. 10. 205, 252, a. look, a. 8. 14 ; Loke, imp. pi. see, 3. ..."
3. St. Nicholas by Mary Mapes Dodge (1901)
"I will see to it, Colonel," said the young man on the steps. ... I give ye my
word I will see to it instantly," rejoined Master Calvert; then he turned to ..."
4. Revised Record of the Constitutional Convention of the State of New York by New York (State). Constitutional Convention (1916)
"... institution how economically it is possible to support the inmates and see to
it that the knowledge of that is brought to bear upon other institutions. ..."
5. The Records of New Amsterdam from 1653 to 1674 Anno Domini by New York (N.Y.), Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan (1897)
"that this ordinance is not obeyed and that it may properly be carried out.
we charge and direct hereby our Officer to see to it and proceed against the ..."
6. The Law of Railways: Embracing Corporations, Eminent Domain, Contracts by Isaac Fletcher Redfield (1867)
"Carrier must see to it that his notice is made effectual. 3. Must be shown that
knowledge of notice came to consignor. 4. But former dealings with same ..."
7. The Law of Railways: Embracing Corporations, Eminent Domain, Contracts by Isaac Fletcher Redfield (1873)
"The rule is here laid down by this learned and eminent judge, that the carrier
must see to it that he adopts such 16 Shaw v. York & North Midland Railw., ..."
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