See vs meet: I went there to see my family vs I went there to meet my family

[Mdenglish]

Hello everyone, :D

Is there a difference in meaning in the following two sentences

1. I went there to see my family.
2. I went there to meet my family.

Thanks a lot,

mdenglish :D

[Alan]

Hi,

'See' in your first sentence gives the idea of visiting. 'Meet' has the sense of saying hallo to.

Alan
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