1 B2 idiomatic neutral
To personally ensure or guarantee that something will happen or be done correctly.
"I'll see to it that the package arrives before noon tomorrow."
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I will see to it that this matter is resolved as quickly as possible.
see to it
B2 neutral transitive
To take personal responsibility for ensuring that something happens or is done.
In plain English
To make sure that something gets done.
What does "see to it" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic neutral
To give a firm instruction to someone to ensure a particular outcome happens.
"The general saw to it that no information was leaked to the press."
Usage tip
Always followed by a 'that' clause (often with 'that' omitted in speech). Used to express determination or to give a firm instruction. More emphatic than 'make sure' and carries a sense of personal accountability.
Words that pair with "see to it"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
ensure guarantee make sure arrange organise
How to conjugate "see to it"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
see to it
I/you/we/they
3rd person
sees to it
he/she/it
Past simple
saw to it
yesterday
Past participle
seen to it
have + pp
-ing form
seeing to it
continuous
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