見る — meaning in English

English meaning

• behold verb To look at or see something, especially something impressive.
• look verb To direct one's eyes toward something in order to see it.
• look at phrasal verb To direct your eyes towards something or someone in order to see it.
• see verb To perceive something with the eyes.
• view noun What can be seen from a particular place, especially scenery.
• watch noun A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.

Senses

見る is used for these senses in English:

• behold To look at or see (someone or something), especially appreciatively; to descry, to look upon.
• look To try to see, to pay attention to with one’s eyes.
• see (transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.
• view (transitive) To look at.

behold — full definition

1. verb To look at or see something, especially something impressive.
2. interjection Used to draw attention dramatically to something.

look — full definition

1. verb To direct one's eyes toward something in order to see it.
2. verb To appear or seem in a particular way.
3. verb To search for something.
4. noun An act of directing one's eyes at something.
5. noun A person's general appearance or style.

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