view
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.
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).
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
1synonym study For view
Other words for view
Other words from view
- mul·ti·view, adjective
- un·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 | VoxAn 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 PostThat 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 PostThe 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 PostThe 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 | THE DAILY BEASTThey are both viewed in essence like eating Brussels sprouts.
It was uploaded to YouTube where it has been viewed by more than 42,000 people.
Both are offering original programing designed to be viewed however you prefer—one episode at a time or all at once.
Yes, I know Whoopi Goldberg made comments last week that were viewed as defending Cosby.
Seen in this light, infant mortality and the cruel wastage of disease were viewed with complacence.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen LeacockViewed as a covenant among men, God is not properly a party to it, but a witness.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamEvidence has been given, that the latter kind of oaths, viewed as promissory, brings under an engagement to God.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamYet 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 CunninghamViewed 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
/ (vjuː) /
the act of seeing or observing; an inspection
vision or sight, esp range of vision: the church is out of view
a scene, esp of a fine tract of countryside: the view from the top was superb
a pictorial representation of a scene, such as a photograph
(sometimes plural) opinion; thought: my own view on the matter differs from yours
chance or expectation: the policy has little view of success
(foll by to) a desired end or intention: he has a view to securing further qualifications
a general survey of a topic, subject, etc: a comprehensive view of Shakespearean literature
visual aspect or appearance: they 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
(tr) to look at
(tr) to consider in a specified manner: they view the growth of Communism with horror
(tr) to examine or inspect carefully: to view the accounts
(tr) to survey mentally; contemplate: to view the difficulties
to watch (television)
(tr) to sight (a hunted animal) before or during the chase
Origin of view
1Derived forms of view
- viewable, adjective
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with view
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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