view
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Definition
Noun:
- The act of seeing or looking at something; observation: "view" refers to the act of looking at or observing something.
- That which is seen; a scene or prospect: "view" can mean the sight or scene that is visible from a particular place.
- A way of thinking about or interpreting something; an opinion or belief: "view" also signifies a particular attitude, opinion, or way of regarding a situation or topic.
- The range or extent of vision; sight: "view" can describe the distance or area that can be seen.
- An aim, intention, or purpose: "view" can denote an objective or plan, often in the phrase 'with a view to'.
Verb:
- To look at or see something: The basic meaning is to look at or watch something attentively.
- To consider or think about something in a particular way: "view" also means to regard, interpret, or form a mental judgment about something.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The view from the mountaintop was breathtaking. (The scene visible from the mountaintop was breathtaking.)
- In my view, we should proceed with caution. (In my opinion, we should proceed with caution.)
- The house is hidden from view by tall trees. (The house cannot be seen because tall trees block the sight.)
- He bought the old car with a view to restoring it. (He bought the old car with the intention of restoring it.)
Verb:
- Thousands of people gathered to view the parade. (Thousands of people gathered to watch the parade.)
- She views every challenge as an opportunity. (She regards every challenge as an opportunity.)
Advanced Usage
"In view of": considering, because of.
- In view of the bad weather, the event has been postponed. (Considering the bad weather, the event has been postponed.)
"On view": being shown or exhibited to the public.
- The artist's new paintings are on view at the gallery. (The artist's new paintings are being exhibited at the gallery.)
"Take a dim view of": to disapprove of.
- The manager takes a dim view of employees being late. (The manager disapproves of employees being late.)
Variants and Related Words
- Viewer (n): a person who watches something, especially television or a film.
- The show attracted millions of viewers.
- Viewpoint (n): a particular way of thinking about something; a point of view.
- The article presents an interesting viewpoint on the issue.
- Preview (n/v): an opportunity to see something before it is generally available.
- We attended a preview of the new museum exhibit.
Synonyms
- Noun: sight, scene, panorama, opinion, perspective, outlook, intention.
- Verb: watch, see, observe, regard, consider, perceive.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- View as: to consider or regard someone or something in a particular way.
- He is viewed as an expert in his field. (He is considered an expert in his field.)
Related Idioms
- Bird's-eye view: a view from a very high place, giving a wide perspective.
- From the tower, you get a bird's-eye view of the entire city.
- With a view to doing something: with the intention or purpose of doing something.
- She is studying law with a view to becoming a lawyer.
Noun
- outward appearance
- they look the same in outward view
- the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
- It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge
- graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept
- he painted scenes from everyday life
- figure 2 shows photographic and schematic views of the equipment
- purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'
- he took the computer with a view to pawning it
- a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
- his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page
- a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
- my opinion differs from yours
- I am not of your persuasion
- what are your thoughts on Haiti?
- the range of the eye
- they were soon out of view
- the act of looking or seeing or observing
- he tried to get a better view of it
- his survey of the battlefield was limited
- the visual percept of a region
- the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
- a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
- consider what follows from the positivist view
Verb
- see or watch
- view a show on television
- This program will be seen all over the world
- view an exhibition
- Catch a show on Broadway
- see a movie
- look at carefully; study mentally
- view a problem
- deem to be
- She views this quite differently from me
- I consider her to be shallow
- I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do