view

²view

verb

Definition of VIEW

transitive verb

1

: to look at attentively : scrutinize, observe <view an exhibit>

2

a : see, watch b : to look on in a particular light : regard <doesn't view himself as a rebel>

3

: to survey or examine mentally : consider <view all sides of a question>

— view·able \-ə-bəl\ adjective

Examples of VIEW

1. The building is most impressive when viewed from the front.
2. A medical examiner is now viewing the evidence.
3. The program was viewed by millions of people.
4. Different people view this problem in different ways.

First Known Use of VIEW

1523

Related to VIEW

Synonyms: audit, check (out), con, examine, overlook, oversee, review, scan, scrutinize, survey, inspect

Related Words: notice, observe, watch; comb, peruse, pore (over); analyze, dissect, parse; delve (into), explore, investigate, plumb, probe, research, study; categorize, classify; pick over; reinspect, rereview, resurvey

Near Antonyms: skim; glance (at or over); miss, overlook

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