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I see you cry vs I see you crying

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I see you cry' is used to describe the action of crying that is currently happening, while 'I see you crying' is used to describe the ongoing action of crying. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to emphasize the momentary act of crying or the continuous action.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 5618 views

I see you cry

This phrase is correct and can be used to describe the act of crying that is currently happening.

This phrase is used to describe the specific moment when someone is crying. It emphasizes the act of crying that is currently taking place.

Examples:

I see you cry every time you watch that movie.
I see you cry when you talk about your childhood.
I see you cry when you are sad.

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At least I won't see you cry anymore.
You know, at my summer home... I used to push you off the dock just to see you cry.
I do not ever want to see you cry, understand?
It makes me cry to see you cry, my darling.
'cause underwater, no one can see you cry.
Never let them see you cry.
Michael, you don't let anyone see you cry.
Never let the kids see you cry.
I couldn't let my dad see me because, you know, you don't let a man see you cry, but I remember that day, and I really was affected by it.
Go ahead, let me see you cry.
This is the first time I see her cry since my father died.
But then I see him cry over it and I know the real Brian is still in there somewhere.
Look, you shouldn't care if people see you cry, all right?
I didn't want to let you know that I know and make it worse for you but I really don't want to see you cry anymore
It's so nobody can see you while you cry and scream as much as you want.
There's a restaurant hostess in midtown I'd like to see cry.
Yet you don't want to let them see you cry or break down or feel disturbed or anything,
I can't bear to see him cry like that.
I think if I see your dad cry, I will also cry.
Hey. I'm sorry. I can't let him see me cry.

Alternatives:

I see you shedding tears.
I see you in tears.
I see you weeping.
I see you sobbing.

I see you crying

This phrase is correct and is used to describe the ongoing action of crying.

This phrase is used to describe the continuous action of crying. It emphasizes the state of crying that is currently happening.

Examples:

I see you crying every time you watch that movie.
I see you crying when you talk about your childhood.
I see you crying when you are sad.

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I see you crying in your bathroom at night.
I don't see you crying, robot.
I see that you are crying.
You here! -what do I see! were you crying?
I didn't want to see you crying or in pain.
Apologize right now. I just don't want to see you crying after Cha Eun Sang takes him away.
Don't let them see you crying.
Don't let those mean boys see you crying.
Major Ross takes a shine to your woman and then I see her crying in the waves.
Then I see him crying in the doorway.
Do you want the men to see you crying?
I hate to see people crying.
I don't like to see anybody crying.
So I looked through the door and... I could see him crying.
Peter, I can see some people crying.
Did I just see April crying outside?
You know, I'm scared, too, but you don't see me crying.
You know what, I was just afraid to see my friend crying in front of me.
Becky came home and I could see she'd been crying.
Please honey, it seems to me you love to see me crying. I don't know why

Alternatives:

I see you in tears.
I see you weeping.
I see you sobbing.
I see you shedding tears.

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