'To see to' definitions:

Definition of 'To see to'

From: GCIDE
  • See \See\, v. i.
  • 1. To have the power of sight, or of perceiving by the proper organs; to possess or employ the sense of vision; as, he sees distinctly. [1913 Webster]
  • Whereas I was blind, now I see. --John ix. 25. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Figuratively: To have intellectual apprehension; to perceive; to know; to understand; to discern; -- often followed by a preposition, as through, or into. [1913 Webster]
  • For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind. --John ix. 39. [1913 Webster]
  • Many sagacious persons will find us out, . . . and see through all our fine pretensions. --Tillotson. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To be attentive; to take care; to give heed; -- generally with to; as, to see to the house. [1913 Webster]
  • See that ye fall not out by the way. --Gen. xlv. 24. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: Let me see, Let us see, are used to express consideration, or to introduce the particular consideration of a subject, or some scheme or calculation. [1913 Webster]
  • Cassio's a proper man, let me see now, To get his place. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: See is sometimes used in the imperative for look, or behold. "See. see! upon the banks of Boyne he stands." --Halifax. [1913 Webster]
  • To see about a thing, to pay attention to it; to consider it.
  • To see on, to look at. [Obs.] "She was full more blissful on to see." --Chaucer.
  • To see to. (a) To look at; to behold; to view. [Obs.] "An altar by Jordan, a great altar to see to" --Josh. xxii. 10. (b) To take care about; to look after; as, to see to a fire. [1913 Webster]