Learn English – “See it important” or “See it as important”

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I have encountered both. Which is (more) correct?

Examples of use:

I see it important to stay fit.

I see it as important to have education.

I tried searching google for it, but the results are inconclusive…

Best Answer

I wouldn't say it's wrong, just unusual. Commonly heard are "I consider it important", I judge it important", "I deem it important", and I can't see any reason why you couldn't say "I see it important". It's just that people don't. They say "see it as important", "regard it as important". I don't know why one collection of verbs needs a following "as" and another doesn't. But go with common usage unless there are compelling reasons for doing otherwise.

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