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A family admires the beautiful view from the mountain lookout.

Definition
  1. 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'.
  2. 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.
view

A family admires the beautiful view from the mountain lookout.

Noun
  1. outward appearance
    • they look the same in outward view
  2. the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
    • It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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?
  7. the range of the eye
    • they were soon out of view
  8. the act of looking or seeing or observing
    • he tried to get a better view of it
    • his survey of the battlefield was limited
  9. the visual percept of a region
    • the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views
  10. a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
    • consider what follows from the positivist view
Verb
  1. 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
  2. look at carefully; study mentally
    • view a problem
  3. 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