view

1 of 2

noun

ˈvyü 

1

: extent or range of vision : sight

tried to keep the ship in view

sat high in the bleachers to get a good view

2

: the act of seeing or examining : inspection

also : survey

a view of English literature

3

a

: a mode or manner of looking at or regarding something

b

: an opinion or judgment colored by the feeling or bias of its holder

in my view the plan will fail

4

: scene, prospect

the lovely view from the balcony

5

: the foreseeable future

no hope in view

6

: a pictorial representation

view

2 of 2

verb

viewed; viewing; views

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

Phrases

in view of

: in regard to : in consideration of

on view

: open to public inspection : on exhibition

with a view to

: with the object of

studied hard with a view to getting an A

Synonyms

Noun

• command
• lookout
• outlook
• panorama
• perspective
• prospect
• vista

Verb

• audit
• check (out)
• con
• examine
• inspect
• overlook
• oversee
• review
• scan
• scrutinize
• survey

Choose the Right Synonym for view

opinion, view, belief, conviction, persuasion, sentiment mean a judgment one holds as true.

opinion implies a conclusion thought out yet open to dispute.

each expert seemed to have a different opinion

view suggests a subjective opinion.

very assertive in stating his views

belief implies often deliberate acceptance and intellectual assent.

a firm belief in her party's platform

conviction applies to a firmly and seriously held belief.

the conviction that animal life is as sacred as human

persuasion suggests a belief grounded on assurance (as by evidence) of its truth.

was of the persuasion that everything changes

sentiment suggests a settled opinion reflective of one's feelings.

her feminist sentiments are well-known

Examples of view in a Sentence

Noun

The views expressed herein are strictly those of the author.

There is no evidence to support that view.

The ship slowly sailed out of view.

The ship disappeared from view.

Verb

The building is most impressive when viewed from the front.

A medical examiner is now viewing the evidence.

The program was viewed by millions of people.

Different people view this problem in different ways.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

About 55% of voters disapprove of Biden while about 53% view Trump unfavorably, according to polling averages compiled by the site Five Thirty Eight. —Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2024

The exhibition will be on view for three weeks with the opening weekend featuring the Paris designers that will make bespoke trunks during appointments. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Apr. 2024

The condo benefits from having windows facing all directions, maximizing the amount of light streaming in at all times, and framing both park and city views. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024

But in Krishnamurti’s view, the hero’s violence mimics the violent nature of many stories in Hindu mythology. —Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024

Foodies will be able to map out their culinary tour for the week, check in to earn points, view Maker’s Mark and MadTree Brewing drink specials, participate in contests, and receive real-time updates through the app, available now on the App Store and on Google Play. —The Enquirer, 14 Apr. 2024

In theory, this means that the results should reflect the views of the overall population most of the time, though many other challenges create additional sources of error. —Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024

Traffic likely to be snarled Experts warn the eclipse excitement could create dangerous and busy traffic conditions as people pack into the narrow band of the country with the best view. —Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024

Savannah was shot by deputies who had a different view of the truck, according to the Sheriff’s Department. —Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024

Verb

One poll conducted in early April by Emerson College showed Harris with pretty high favorable marks among those younger voters, nearly 49%, while another poll by the Economist taken a few days later showed only 34% of that age group viewed her favorably. —Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024

There is also a 2-day platinum ticket for $1400, includes front-of-stage viewing, complimentary beer and seltzers, dining, and more. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2024

Four days after the video surfaced, the clinic fired Khalife, according to an internal message viewed by The Post. —Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024

Many people have traditionally viewed soda as their guilty pleasure, but newer items on the market—like Olipop and Poppi drinks—are being branded as healthier alternatives to products like Coca-Cola. —Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2024

The story is set in a movie theatre in 1909, where the narrator views a silent film. —Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024

The tablet almost appears to levitate when viewed from the front, and the weight of its sturdy base adds just enough balance to prevent it from tipping over. —Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2024

The shift in the perception of Mr. Trump is not unusual: Presidents are typically viewed in a better light after leaving office. —Ruth Igielnik, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2024

Each donor will receive a unique tree ID to view in an online tracker to watch their tree grow. —Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English vewe, vyewe, from Anglo-French, from feminine of veu, viewe, past participle of veer to see, from Latin vidēre — more at wit

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1544, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing view

• bird's-eye view
• in view
• in view of
• field of view
• pay-per-view
• take a dim view of
• heave into view
• eye view
• long view
• in one's view
• side-view mirror
• page view
• view halloo
• in plain view
• take the view
• take the long view
• dim view
• point of view
• within view
• on view
• take a dim view
• within view of
• with a view to
• takes a dim view

Kids Definition

view

1 of 2 noun

ˈvyü 

1

a

: the act of seeing or examining

b

: a brief study or description

a view of foreign literature

2

: opinion sense 1

state your views

3

: all that can be seen from a certain point

a house with a view of the lake

4

: range of vision

out of view

5

: goal sense 2

with a view to winning honors

6

: the foreseeable future

no hope in view

7

: a picture of a place

view

2 of 2 verb

1

: see entry 1 sense 1a

view a film

2

: to look at carefully : study

view an exhibit on birds

viewable

-ə-bəl 

adjective

Medical Definition

view

noun

ˈvyü 

: a radiographic image of the body or a body part often taken with the body or part oriented in a standardized way in relation to the imaging beam of radiation

called also projection

see waters' view