see to

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To take care of; to effect; to make happen.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chăm sóc; thực hiện; làm cho xảy ra

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

After seeing to the shopping, cleaning and cooking, he finally sat down for some rest.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To serve, attend to, or care for.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phục vụ, chú ý hoặc chăm sóc

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To have sex with.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có quan hệ tình dục với

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Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “see to” mean?

To take care of; to effect; to make happen.

Is “see to” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.