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English / phrasal verb

see through

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To detect the true nature or deception of something, or to support someone through a crisis

In context

01

The experienced forest guide easily saw through the deceptive calm before the sudden storm.

02

Mutual encouragement and shared provisions saw the expedition team through the darkest days.

Synonyms

detect,fathom,penetrate

Antonyms

be deceived,be fooled,abandon

Collocations

see through deception,see someone through,see through a facade

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗