view

1 of 2

noun

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
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
Continued improvement could lead to more positive views. David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024 Other draws in the area include whitewater rafting, stargazing within the International Dark Sky Park, and taking a scenic drive along Harpers Corner Road, which boasts views of the Green and Yampa rivers. Amiee White Beazley, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024 Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors. TIME, 21 Mar. 2024 Hot 100 combines physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, video views and karaoke data. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2024 The verdant grounds, hidden from the golf course behind a cactus grove, offer breathtaking views of the nearby mountains. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024 Since its posting, Burt’s video has garnered more than 20 million views, as well as 2.7 million likes and thousands of comments — many coming from TikTok users who were smitten by the pair’s sweet relationship. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024 Suites come with turndown service, continental breakfasts delivered to the room each morning, and mountain views. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024 Now, tens of millions of views is the norm for top YouTube channels. Taylor Lorenz, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024
Verb
Features include: Lake views Breakfast room Enclosed swimming pool Deck New roof High ceilings Fireplace Homeowner Mike Cooper told ClickOrlando.com that his father built the house in 1989 and that thanks to its royal exterior, folks take notice. Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2024 The grandfather clause and the expiration date in the gender-affirming care ban were viewed as concessions to Democrats, who had spent hours filibustering against the bill. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024 The harsh treatment Chelsea received during her teenage years is now widely viewed as the roadmap for what media shouldn't do when covering younger presidential children. Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024 More:How to know if your eclipse glasses are safe Eclipse glasses available at Michigan Science Center Epstein said special glasses specifically for viewing a solar eclipse are available at the Mi-Sci gift shop, 5020 John R. St. in Detroit's Midtown. Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 22 Mar. 2024 Friedle and Rider discussed their relationship with Brian Peck in an episode of their podcast Pod Meets World shortly before the release of Quiet on Set, which Bell viewed as a tactical measure to protect their reputations. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024 She was also viewed as a style icon, her stylist tells me this was his goal. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Mar. 2024 In King’s Landing, young King Aegon is doubling down on his claim to the Iron Throne, which his half-sister Rhaenyra views as her rightful inheritance from their late father. Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 21 Mar. 2024 That workplace tension is being stoked by a younger generation that views PTO, not as a discretionary benefit, but as a fundamental entitlement, workplace experts say. Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of view was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/view. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

view

1 of 2 noun
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 adjective

Medical Definition

view

noun
: 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

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