See as Meaning in English
expression
ˈsi/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
SEE-az, SEE-ez
sˈiː/ /ˈæs
SEE-az
Definition
To have a particular opinion or perception about someone or something; to regard someone or something in a certain way.
Usage & Nuances
'See as' is often followed by a noun, adjective, or phrase (e.g., 'see him as a friend', 'see this as important'). It expresses opinion or perspective, not physical sight. Common in both formal and informal situations. Sometimes confused with 'look at' (to physically observe) or 'think of' (more about ideas than perception).
Spanish: ver comoPortuguese (BR): ver comoPortuguese (PT): ver comoChinese (Simplified): 看作 - 视为Chinese (Traditional): 看作 - 視為Hindi: के रूप में देखनाArabic: يعتبر - يرى كـBengali: মনে করা - ভাবা - দেখা (মনে) - মনে রাখা (মতামত হিসাবে)Russian: воспринимать как - считать - видеть какJapanese: ～と見なす - ～だと思うVietnamese: xem như - coi như - nhìn nhận nhưKorean: ~로 여기다 - ~라고 생각하다Turkish: olarak görmek - olarak kabul etmek - saymakUrdu: سمجھنا - ماننا - خیال کرناIndonesian: menganggap - melihat sebagai
Example Sentences
I see him as a good leader.
basic
She sees her job as very important.
basic
Many people see dogs as loyal animals.
basic
Do you see this as a problem or an opportunity?
natural
I've always seen you as more than just a colleague.
natural
They see him as a bit of a rebel around here.
natural