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sightsee

US /ˈsaɪtˈsi/

verb Core · B1 Du lịch & lưu trú

Definition

to visit interesting or famous places as a tourist

Common in travel leisure packages and city tour itineraries.

Examples

We plan to sightsee in the old town after the conference.

Word Family

NounNoun
sightseer sightseeing
VerbVerb
sightsee gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • tourto travel through an area to view its monuments or attractions
  • visitto go to see and spend time with someone or at a place
  • exploreto travel in or through an unfamiliar area to learn about it

Collocations

  • Easy go sightsee in the city
    to tour notable landmarks and urban attractions
  • Medium take time to sightsee
    dedicating leisure hours to visiting cultural points of interest
  • Hard leisurely sightsee around historic districts
    touring heritage neighborhoods at a relaxed pace
  • Very Hard cram into a packed sightsee schedule
    attempting to visit too many tourist locations in limited time

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