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view

13 definitions • 37 examples
1
an opinion, belief, or idea, or a way of thinking about something:

Examples:

view about/on Do you have any views about/on what we should do now?
in your view In my view, her criticisms were completely justified.
[ + that ] It's my view that the price is much too high.
have/hold/share/take the view that Many people have/hold/share/take the view that children should not be physically punished.
make your views known Everyone will have a chance to make their views known at the meeting.
take a dim/poor view of I take a very dim/poor view of this kind of behaviour (= think that this type of behaviour is unacceptable).
2
a way of thinking about the world:

Examples:

Our world view is quite different from that of writers in the fourth century BC.
3
what you can see from a particular place, or the ability to see from a particular place:

Examples:

view from The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking/magnificent/spectacular.
afford a view The rooftop restaurant affords a panoramic view (= allows you to see a wide area) across the bay.
block/obstruct someone’s view of something Don't stand in front of me - you're blocking/obstructing my view of the stage.
come into view The cloud lifted, and the tops of the mountains suddenly came into view (= could be seen).
from/out of view She turned a corner, and disappeared from view/out of view.
4
a picture of a particular place:

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5
an occasion when a particular group of people can see an exhibition, film, etc. before the public are able to see it:

Examples:

private view She went to a lot of receptions, private views, book launches, first night parties, and movie premières.
He said he had met her at the private view of that year's Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.
6
close enough to be seen:

Examples:

I always make sure I keep the children in view whenever we're in a public place.
7
If something is on view, it is arranged so that it can be seen by the public:

Examples:

on view to The plans for the new road will soon be on view to the public in the library.
8
to have a particular opinion or way of thinking about someone or something:

Examples:

be viewed as She is viewed as a strong candidate for the job.
view something with something We view these latest developments with concern/suspicion/satisfaction.
view something from an angle If we view the problem from a different angle, a solution may become more obvious.
How do you view your prospects/chances (= what do you consider your chances to be) in tomorrow's race?
9
to watch or look at something:

Examples:

There's a special area at the airport where you can view aircraft taking off and landing.
The extent of the flooding can only be fully appreciated when viewed from the air.
The benefit concert was viewed by millions on NBC.
To learn more, view the relevant pages on the website.
I jotted down a few notes while I was viewing.
10
to look around a house or other property because you are thinking of buying it:

Examples:

We have two people coming to view the house this afternoon.
When viewing properties, always take someone with you.
Always view a second time before making an offer.
11
what you can see from a particular place, or the ability to see from a particular place:

Examples:

[ U ] She turned a corner and disappeared from view.
[ C ] Our room had spectacular views of the mountains.
12
a way of looking at something; an opinion:

Examples:

It’s our view that it’s time we did something and stopped just talking!
He takes a pessimistic view of our chances of success.
The meeting was an opportunity for the two leaders to exchange views.
13
to look at or consider something:

Examples:

How do you view your chances of getting that job?

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