see through

/si θru/
/si θru/
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Other forms: seen through; seeing through; sees through

Definitions of see through
  1. verb
    perceive the true nature of
    “We could see through her apparent calm”
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    type of:
    comprehend, perceive
    become aware of through the senses
  2. verb
    remain with until completion
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    type of:
    complete, finish
    come or bring to a finish or an end
  3. verb
    support financially through a period of time
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    type of:
    support
    support materially or financially
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