Diocese vs. See — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Diocese and See
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Diocese
In church governance, a diocese or bishopric is the ecclesiastical district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
See
Perceive with the eyes; discern visually
Andrew couldn't see out of his left eye
In the distance she could see the blue sea
I can't see into the future
Diocese
The district or churches under the jurisdiction of a bishop; a bishopric.
See
Discern or deduce after reflection or from information; understand
I can't see any other way to treat it
She could see what Rhoda meant
I saw that perhaps he was right
Diocese
Administrative division of the later Roman Empire, starting with the tetrarchy.
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See
Experience or witness (an event or situation)
I shall not live to see it
I can't bear to see you so unhappy
Diocese
(religion) Region administered by a bishop.
See
Meet (someone one knows) socially or by chance
I saw Colin last night
Diocese
The circuit or extent of a bishop's jurisdiction; the district in which a bishop exercises his ecclesiastical authority.
See
Escort or conduct (someone) to a specified place
Don't bother seeing me out
Diocese
The territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
See
Ensure
See that no harm comes to him
Lucy saw to it that everyone got enough to eat
See
(in poker or brag) equal the bet of (an opponent) and require them to reveal their cards in order to determine who has won the hand.
See
The place in which a cathedral church stands, identified as the seat of authority of a bishop or archbishop.
See
To perceive with the eye
Do you see the hawk in the tree?.
See
To detect by means analogous to use of the eye
The surveillance camera saw the intruders.
See
To attend or view as a spectator
Saw a play.
See
To refer to or look at
Persons interested in the book's history should see page one of the preface.
See
To become aware of or apprehend
She saw from his expression that he did not want to go.
See
To find out or ascertain, often by moving
Please see who's knocking.
See
To take note of; recognize
She sees only the good aspects of the organization.
See
To consider to be; regard
Many see her as an inspiring figure.
See
To have a mental image of; visualize
They could still see their hometown as it once was.
See
To foresee or imagine
I see great things for that child.
See
To know through firsthand experience; undergo or experience
He saw service in the navy. She has seen many changes in her lifetime.
See
To be characterized by; be the time for
"The 1930s saw the development of sulfa drugs and penicillin" (Gregg Easterbrook).
See
To be subjected to; undergo
This word sees a lot of use in sports.
See
To visit, meet, or be in the company of
I saw all my aunts and uncles at the reunion.
See
To share the companionship of as a romantic partner
He's been seeing the same woman for eight years.
See
To visit for consultation
You ought to see your doctor more frequently.
See
To admit or receive, as for consultation or a social visit
The doctor will see you now.
See
To escort; attend
I'm seeing Amy home.
See
To make sure; take care
See that it gets done right away.
See
To meet (a bet) in card games.
See
To meet the bet of (another player).
See
To have the power to perceive with the eyes
Once I got glasses I could see much better.
See
To have the ability to detect or record visual information
This telescope sees far into space.
See
To understand; comprehend
As you can see, life in medieval Europe was difficult.
See
To consider
Let's see, which suitcase should we take?.
See
To go and look
She had to see for herself and went into the garage.
See
To ascertain; find out
We probably can do it, but we'll have to see.
See
To have foresight
"No man can see to the end of time" (John F. Kennedy).
See
The official seat, center of authority, jurisdiction, or office of a bishop.
See
(Obsolete) A cathedra.
See
(transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.
See
To witness or observe by personal experience.
Now I've seen it all!
I have been blind since birth and I love to read Braille. When the books arrive in from the library, I can’t wait to see what stories they have sent me.
See
To watch (a movie) at a cinema, or a show on television etc.
I saw the latest Tarantino flick last week.
See
To form a mental picture of.
See
(figuratively) To understand.
Do you see what I mean?
See
To come to a realization of having been mistaken or misled.
They're blind to the damage they do, but someday they'll see.
See
(transitive) To foresee, predict, or prophesy.
The oracle saw the destruction of the city.
See
(used in the imperative) Used to emphasise a proposition.
You see, Johnny, your Dad isn't your real father.
You're not welcome here any more, see?
See
(social) To meet, to visit.
See
To have an interview with; especially, to make a call upon; to visit.
To go to see a friend
See
To date frequently.
I've been seeing her for two months.
See
To visit for a medical appointment.
You should see a doctor about that rash on your arm.
I've been seeing a therapist for three years now.
See
(transitive; ergative) To be the setting or time of.
The 20th century saw humanity's first space exploration.
1999 saw the release of many great films.
See
(by extension) To ensure that something happens, especially while witnessing it.
I'll see you hang for this!
I saw that they didn't make any more trouble.
See
(transitive) To wait upon; attend, escort.
I saw the old lady safely across the road.
You can see yourself out.
See
To respond to another player's bet with a bet of equal value.
I'll see your twenty dollars and raise you ten.
See
To determine by trial or experiment; to find out (if or whether).
I'll come over later and see if I can fix your computer.
You think I can't beat you in a race, eh? We'll see.
See
(used in the imperative) To reference or to study for further details.
Step 4: In the system, check out the laptop to the student (see: "Logging Resources" in the Tutor Manual).
For a complete proof of the Poincaré conjecture, see Appendix C.
See
To examine something closely, or to utilize something, often as a temporary alternative.
Can I see that lighter for a second? Mine just quit working.
See
To include as one of something's experiences.
The equipment has not seen usage outside of our projects.
I saw military service in Vietnam.
See
Introducing an explanation
See, in order to win the full prize we would have to come up with a scheme to land a rover on the Moon.
See
A diocese, archdiocese; a region of a church, generally headed by a bishop, especially an archbishop.
See
The office of a bishop or archbishop; bishopric or archbishopric
See
A seat; a site; a place where sovereign power is exercised.
See
A seat; a site; a place where sovereign power is exercised.
Jove laughed on Venus from his sovereign see.
See
The seat of episcopal power; a diocese; the jurisdiction of a bishop; as, the see of New York.
See
To perceive by the eye; to have knowledge of the existence and apparent qualities of by the organs of sight; to behold; to descry; to view.
I will now turn aside, and see this great sight.
See
To perceive by mental vision; to form an idea or conception of; to note with the mind; to observe; to discern; to distinguish; to understand; to comprehend; to ascertain.
Go, I pray thee, see whether it be well with thy brethren.
Jesus saw that he answered discreetly.
Who's so grossThat seeth not this palpable device?
See
To follow with the eyes, or as with the eyes; to watch; to regard attentively; to look after.
I had a mind to see him out, and therefore did not care for contradicting him.
See
To have an interview with; especially, to make a call upon; to visit; as, to go to see a friend.
And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death.
See
To fall in with; to meet or associate with; to have intercourse or communication with; hence, to have knowledge or experience of; as, to see military service.
Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, if a man keep my saying, he shall never see death.
Improvement in wisdom and prudence by seeing men.
See
To accompany in person; to escort; to wait upon; as, to see one home; to see one aboard the cars.
See
In poker and similar games at cards, to meet (a bet), or to equal the bet of (a player), by staking the same sum.
See
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.
Whereas I was blind, now I see.
See
Figuratively: To have intellectual apprehension; to perceive; to know; to understand; to discern; - often followed by a preposition, as through, or into.
For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.
Many sagacious persons will find us out, . . . and see through all our fine pretensions.
See
To be attentive; to take care; to give heed; - generally with to; as, to see to the house.
See that ye fall not out by the way.
Cassio's a proper man, let me see now, -To get his place.
See
The seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
See
Perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight;
You have to be a good observer to see all the details
Can you see the bird in that tree?
He is blind--he cannot see
See
Perceive (an idea or situation) mentally;
Now I see!
I just can't see your point
Does she realize how important this decision is?
I don't understand the idea
See
Perceive or be contemporaneous with;
We found Republicans winning the offices
You'll see a lot of cheating in this school
I want to see results
The 1960 saw the rebellion of the younger generation against established traditions
I want to see results
See
Imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind;
I can't see him on horseback!
I can see what will happen
I can see a risk in this strategy
See
Deem to be;
She views this quite differently from me
I consider her to be shallow
I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do
See
Get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally;
I learned that she has two grown-up children
I see that you have been promoted
See
See or watch;
View a show on television
This program will be seen all over the world
View an exhibition
Catch a show on Broadway
See a movie
See
Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort;
I want to see whether she speaks French
See whether it works
Find out if he speaks Russian
Check whether the train leaves on time
See
Come together;
I'll probably see you at the meeting
How nice to see you again!
See
Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something;
He verified that the valves were closed
See that the curtains are closed
Control the quality of the product
See
Go to see for professional or business reasons;
You should see a lawyer
We had to see a psychiatrist
See
Go to see for a social visit;
I went to see my friend Mary the other day
See
Visit a place, as for entertainment;
We went to see the Eiffel Tower in the morning
See
Take charge of or deal with;
Could you see about lunch?
I must attend to this matter
She took care of this business
See
Receive as a specified guest;
The doctor will see you now
The minister doesn't see anybody before noon
See
Date regularly; have a steady relationship with;
Did you know that she is seeing an older man?
He is dating his former wife again!
See
See and understand, have a good eye;
The artist must first learn to see
See
Deliberate or decide;
See whether you can come tomorrow
Let's see--which movie should we see tonight?
See
Observe as if with an eye;
The camera saw the burglary and recorded it
See
Observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect;
The customs agent examined the baggage
I must see your passport before you can enter the country
See
Go or live through;
We had many trials to go through
He saw action in Viet Nam
See
Accompany or escort;
I'll see you to the door
See
Match or meet;
I saw the bet of one of my fellow players
See
Make sense of; assign a meaning to;
What message do you see in this letter?
How do you interpret his behavior?
See
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