view

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /vjuː/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular view

Plural views

1. The act of seeing.
   • Synonyms: sight, vision, outlook, observation, scrutiny, analysis and inspection

   He had a view of the fight.

2. Something you can see, vista.
   • Synonyms: scene, picture, spectacle, prospect, vista, aspect, outlook, landscape and panorama

   My window has a great view of the ocean.

3. (figurative) Belief or opinion on a topic.
   • Synonyms: belief, opinion, notion, position, stance, idea and standpoint

   They had a narrow view on marriage.

Derived words

• point of view
• viewpoint
• viewfinder
• viewing

Verb

Plain form view

Third-person singular views

Past tense viewed

Past participle viewed

Present participle viewing

1. To think of in a certain way; consider.
   • Synonyms: consider, regard and perceive

   I view your changes with suspicion.

2. To look at or examine.
   • Synonyms: look at, examine, inspect, look over, observe, scrutinize, check over and survey

   He views movies for content.

3. To watch or observe.
   • Synonyms: watch, observe, look at, see, notice and behold

   They viewed the rescue from the street.

Derived words

• viewer
• review
• interview

Related words

• binoculars
• visible
• look