See for Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsi/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

SEE-for, SEE-fer, SEE-fur

UK

sˈiː/ /fˈɔː

SEE-for

Definition

To check or discover something on your own, to experience or confirm something yourself instead of relying on what others say.

Usage & Nuances

Informal; often used as 'see for yourself' or 'go and see for yourself' to encourage someone to check facts or situations personally. Common in suggestions and sometimes challenges. Frequently paired with 'yourself', 'myself', or similar pronouns.

• Spanish: comprobar por uno mismo - ver por uno mismo
• Portuguese (BR): ver por si mesmo - conferir por si mesmo
• Portuguese (PT): ver por si mesmo - comprovar por si próprio
• Chinese (Simplified): 亲自看看 - 自己去看
• Chinese (Traditional): 親自看看 - 自己去看
• Hindi: खुद देखना
• Arabic: يرى بنفسه
• Bengali: নিজে দেখো - নিজে যাচাই করো
• Russian: убедиться самому - проверить самому
• Japanese: 自分で確かめる - 自分で見る
• Vietnamese: tự mình xem - tự kiểm chứng
• Korean: 직접 보다 - 직접 확인하다
• Turkish: kendi gözlerinle görmek - bizzat görmek
• Urdu: خود دیکھنا - خود جانچنا
• Indonesian: melihat sendiri - membuktikan sendiri

Example Sentences

If you don't believe me, see for yourself.

basic

You should see for yourself before deciding.

basic

I went to the museum to see for myself.

basic

Don't just trust the reviews—go and see for yourself.

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He heard the news but wanted to see for himself before reacting.

natural

There's really nothing to worry about—you can see for yourself when you get here.

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