see to it

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see to it - 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"

insure, ensure, ascertain, check, assure, control, see

proofread, proof - read for errors; "I should proofread my manuscripts"

check off, tick off, mark off, tick, check, mark - put a check mark on or near or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units"

control - verify by using a duplicate register for comparison; "control an account"

check - verify by consulting a source or authority; "check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts"

double-check - check once more to be absolutely sure

cross-check - check out conflicting sources; crosscheck facts, for example

cinch - make sure of

card - ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor; "I was carded when I tried to buy a beer!"

spot-check - pick out random samples for examination in order to ensure high quality

verify - confirm the truth of; "Please verify that the doors are closed"; "verify a claim"

ascertain, find out, learn, watch, determine, see, check - 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"

cover - maintain a check on; especially by patrolling; "The second officer covered the top floor"

verify, control - check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard; "Are you controlling for the temperature?"

References in classic literature ?

You'll happen be a bit moithered with it while it's so little; but I'll come, and welcome, and see to it for you: I've a bit o' time to spare most days, for when one gets up betimes i' the morning, the clock seems to stan' still tow'rt ten, afore it's time to go about the victual.