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noun

an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection.

sight; vision.

range of sight or vision: Several running deer came into the view of the hunters.

a sight or prospect of a landscape, the sea, etc.: His apartment affords a view of the park.

a picture or photograph of something: The postcard bears a view of Vesuvius.

a particular manner of looking at something: From a practical view, the situation presents several problems.

contemplation or consideration of a matter with reference to action: a project in view.

aim, intention, or purpose.

prospect; expectation: the view for the future.

a sight afforded of something from a position stated or qualified: a bird's-eye view.

a general account or description of a subject.

a conception of a thing; opinion; theory: His view was not supported by the facts.

a survey; inspection: a view of Restoration comedy.

verb (used with object)

to see; watch: to view a movie.

to look at; survey; inspect: to view the construction of a road.

to contemplate mentally; consider: to view the repercussions of a decision.

to regard in a particular light or as specified: She views every minor setback as a disaster.

Fox Hunting. to sight (a fox).

OTHER WORDS FOR view

8 object, design, end, intent.

12 belief, judgment, estimation, assessment, impression, valuation.

14 witness, contemplate, regard.

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Idioms about view

in view,

within range of vision.
under consideration.
as an end sought: She went over the material with the scholarship examination in view.

in view of, in consideration of; on account of: In view of the circumstances, it seems best to wait until tomorrow.

on view, in a place for public inspection; on exhibition: The latest models of automobiles are now on view.

with a view to,

with the aim or intention of.
with the expectation or hope of: They saved their money with a view to being able to buy a house someday.

Origin of view

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English v(i)ewe (noun), from Anglo-French; Middle French veue “sight,” from unattested Vulgar Latin vidūta, noun use of feminine of unattested vidūtus, for Latin vīsus, past participle of vidēre “to see”

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4. View, prospect, scene, vista refer to a landscape or perspective. View is a general word, referring to whatever lies open to sight: a fine view of the surrounding country. Prospect suggests a sweeping and often distant view, as from a place of vantage: a beautiful prospect to the south. Scene suggests an organic unity in the details such as is to be found in a picture: a woodland scene. Vista suggests a long, narrow view, as along an avenue between rows of trees: a pleasant vista. 12. See opinion.

OTHER WORDS FROM view

mul·ti·view, adjectiveun·viewed, adjective

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How to use view in a sentence

In keeping with the theme of Sam and Dean as “good old boys,” the show clung to regressive views of gender, race, and sexuality.
Supernatural’s bonkers series finale marked the end of an era of fandom|Aja Romano|November 20, 2020|Vox
An overview of work by 11 members of Alexandria’s Multiple Exposures Gallery, the exhibition includes more than a few views of battered structures and no-hope towns.
In the galleries: The Washington colorists and the CIA|Mark Jenkins|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
That song’s music video broke the YouTube record for most views in a day with more than 100 million.
For fans of BTS, the only thing better than the group is each other|Marian Liu|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
The bright side, in my view, is often the glow of an approaching meteor.
The GOP deserved to lose even worse. Here’s why it didn’t.|Michael Gerson|November 19, 2020|Washington Post

The publication of that final airworthiness directive “is the moment when EASA sends the message that in its view it is safe to fly on the Max,” Northcote said.
FAA lifts ban on Boeing 737 Max after crashes in 2018 and 2019 grounded the jet|Michael Laris, Lori Aratani, Ian Duncan|November 19, 2020|Washington Post
It marked a groundbreaking moment in how the country viewed Jews, especially Jewish women.
Why Was Bess Myerson the First and Last Jewish Miss America?|Emily Shire|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
They are both viewed in essence like eating Brussels sprouts.
The Devil in Mike Huckabee|Dean Obeidallah|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
It was uploaded to YouTube where it has been viewed by more than 42,000 people.
Public Marriage Proposals Must Die|Tauriq Moosa|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Both are offering original programing designed to be viewed however you prefer—one episode at a time or all at once.
Binge Watching is the New Bonding Time|The Daily Beast|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yes, I know Whoopi Goldberg made comments last week that were viewed as defending Cosby.
What Trait Do Bill Cosby’s Defenders Share?|Dean Obeidallah|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Seen in this light, infant mortality and the cruel wastage of disease were viewed with complacence.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice|Stephen Leacock
Viewed as a covenant among men, God is not properly a party to it, but a witness.
The Ordinance of Covenanting|John Cunningham
Evidence has been given, that the latter kind of oaths, viewed as promissory, brings under an engagement to God.
The Ordinance of Covenanting|John Cunningham
Yet all of them are to be viewed as having been performed in order to the accomplishment of the Covenant's design.
The Ordinance of Covenanting|John Cunningham
Viewed from the harbor, the town presents a striking picture, and the most remarkable feature is the great colosseum on the hill.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car|Thomas D. Murphy

British Dictionary definitions for view

view

/ (vjuː) /

noun

the act of seeing or observing; an inspection

vision or sight, esp range of visionthe church is out of view

a scene, esp of a fine tract of countrysidethe view from the top was superb

a pictorial representation of a scene, such as a photograph

(sometimes plural) opinion; thoughtmy own view on the matter differs from yours

chance or expectationthe policy has little view of success

(foll by to) a desired end or intentionhe has a view to securing further qualifications

a general survey of a topic, subject, etca comprehensive view of Shakespearean literature

visual aspect or appearancethey look the same in outward view

law

a formal inspection by a jury of the place where an alleged crime was committed
a formal inspection of property in dispute

a sight of a hunted animal before or during the chase

in view of taking into consideration

on view exhibited to the public gaze

take a dim view of or take a poor view of to regard (something) with disfavour or disapproval

with a view to

with the intention of
in anticipation or hope of

verb

(tr) to look at

(tr) to consider in a specified mannerthey view the growth of Communism with horror

(tr) to examine or inspect carefullyto view the accounts

(tr) to survey mentally; contemplateto view the difficulties

to watch (television)

(tr) to sight (a hunted animal) before or during the chase

Derived forms of view

viewable, adjective

Word Origin for view

C15: from Old French veue, from veoir to see, from Latin vidēre

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see bird's eye view; in (view) the light of; in view; on view; point of view; take a dim view; with a view to.

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