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view

[ vyoo ]

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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.
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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.
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a survey; inspection:
a view of Restoration comedy.

verb (used with object)

to see; watch:
to view a movie.
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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).

view

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noun

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
1. a formal inspection by a jury of the place where an alleged crime was committed
2. 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
1. with the intention of
2. in anticipation or hope of

verb

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

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Derived Forms

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of view¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English v(i)ewe (noun), from Anglo-French; Middle French veue “sight,” from unattested Vulgar Latin ��ū�ٲ�, noun use of feminine of unattested ��ū�ٳܲ�, for Latin ��ī��ܲ�, past participle of ��ŧ�� “to see”

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of view¹

C15: from Old French veue, from veoir to see, from Latin ��ŧ��

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Idioms and Phrases

in view of, in consideration of; on account of:
In view of the circumstances, it seems best to wait until tomorrow.
in view,
1. within range of vision.
2. under consideration.
3. as an end sought:
  She went over the material with the scholarship examination in view.
on view, in a place for public inspection; on exhibition:
The latest models of automobiles are now on view.
with a view to,
1. with the aim or intention of.
2. with the expectation or hope of:
  They saved their money with a view to being able to buy a house someday.

More idioms and phrases containing 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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Synonym Study

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. See opinion.

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There’s a song called “=Equal Sign.” and its first lyric is about how we view each other as equals — “There is no one above us/There is no one under us.”

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Not that many of them will engage with the actual allegations against Brand, lest their view of him as a godly man get disturbed, but frankly, the details are shocking even in the #MeToo era.

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At his core, Hitler despised Marxism, viewing it as an insidious Jewish conspiracy.

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Her life view is changed as a result.

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The scepticism around Altman's perceived courting of India could be because of his past views on the country's AI capabilities.

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