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bear to see vs see to it

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and usage. 'Bear to see' means being able to tolerate or endure seeing something, while 'see to it' means making sure that something is done or taken care of. They are not interchangeable as they convey different ideas.

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bear to see

This phrase is correct and means being able to tolerate or endure seeing something.

This phrase is used to express the ability to endure or tolerate seeing something, especially something unpleasant or difficult.

Examples:

I can't bear to see animals suffering.
She couldn't bear to see the destruction caused by the hurricane.

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I don't mind torturing old brown, But I cannot bear to see my mama in pain.
Can I bear to see tears in your eyes?
My good mother would never bear to see you live.
But, Francis, I don't think I could bear to see you wounded.
And I cannot bear to see it.
Miss Glendenning, Moray is my greatest friend and I cannot bear to see him suffer.
I can't bear to see you struggling with all your strength as if you're being dragged into a slaughterhouse.
I can't bear to see my brother like that...
Robin... ...I couldn't bear to see the shame in your eyes.
She could not bear to see his hands and feet seared off.
The Russian powers simply cannot bear to see that Georgia has chosen the path of autonomy and independence and Euro-Atlantic integration.
But I managed to save some because I couldn't bear to see all that work go up in smoke whenever he said, "Another fiasco."
You're the master criminal, but you can't bear to see an animal's blood?
I could never bear to see it on anyone else.
He can't bear to see things suffer.
I couldn't bear to see my son suffering so much.
Honestly, I can't bear to see something done this badly.
He just couldn't bear to see people hurt.
I can't really bear to see her dejected face.
I can't even bear to see her.

Alternatives:

stand to see
endure seeing
tolerate seeing
handle seeing
put up with seeing

see to it

This phrase is correct and means making sure that something is done or taken care of.

This phrase is used to indicate ensuring that a task or responsibility is completed or attended to.

Examples:

I will see to it that the report is submitted on time.
She saw to it that all the guests were taken care of.

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I could see to it that you never rent another tent in this region again.
And I can see to it that Agent Burke is released unharmed.
I'll see to it you're invited next time.
I will see to it that Leopold has his bride.
I shall see to it that this play closes within a week.
If you interfere with us in any way, I will see to it that you are charged with and prosecuted for obstruction of justice.
Now, if you save us the trouble of searching for them, I will personally see to it that you are not punished.
I'm going to see to it that you do.
I will see to it that his and Huxley's blood does not land on your hands.
If you ruin it, I will personally see to it that you end up in the public school system.
I see to it my crew give Virgil no reason to complain.
Yes, because no-one's come to see to it for days.
Please see to it that Betty gets settled and has everything she needs.
Yes, ma'am, I'll see to it.
You must see to it there is no more damage.
I'll see to it that your coffee stays full.
The major and his men shall see to it.
Reconstruction would see to it that moral authority was reestablished.
I'll have Raze see to it immediately.
I'll see to it before I leave.

Alternatives:

ensure that
make sure that
take care of
attend to
handle

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