plural views
1
: an opinion or way of thinking about something
What are your political views? = What are your views on/about politics?
The views expressed herein are strictly those of the author.
She has an old-fashioned view of women's roles in society. [=her ideas about women's roles are old-fashioned]
There is no evidence to support that view.
In my view the plan will fail. [=I think that the plan will fail]
He takes the view [=he believes] that the economy will improve in the coming year.
She takes a dim view of [=she disapproves of] their behavior.
2
: the things that can be seen from a particular place
The house has a view of the lake. [=you can see the lake when you are inside or near the house]
a scenic/spectacular/beautiful view
I asked for a room with a view. [=a room that allows you to see a beautiful or interesting scene from your window]
3
—used to say that something can or cannot be seen
I got a good view of the accident. [=I saw the accident clearly]
You're blocking my view.
Our view of the parade was obstructed. [=we could not see the parade because something was in front of us]
The ship slowly sailed out of view.
The ship disappeared from view.
Keep your hands in view [=keep them where they can be seen] at all times.
The robbery was committed in (full) view of a group of tourists.
Children, stay within view. [=stay where I can see you]
The museum is within view of our hotel. [=we can see the museum from our hotel]
4
: a picture of a place
The postcard shows an aerial view of the bay. [=it shows a picture of the bay taken from an aircraft]
a panoramic view of the mountains
views; viewed; viewing
1
: to look at (something) carefully
The building is most impressive when viewed from the front.
A medical examiner is now viewing the evidence.
The family came in to view the deceased. [=to look at the body of a dead person as part of a funeral or wake]
2
: to see or watch (a movie, a TV show, etc.)
The program was viewed by millions of people.
3
: to think about (someone or something) in a particular way
Different people view this problem in different ways.
—often + with or asStudents viewed [=regarded] the new rules with contempt.
He doesn't view himself as a rebel. [=he doesn't believe that he is a rebel]
I view this job as an opportunity to gain valuable work experience.
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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/view. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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