View: meaning, definitions and examples

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view

 

[ vjuห ]

Noun / Verb
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Context #1 | Noun

point of sight

The act of seeing or examining, a sight or prospect, range of sight or vision.

Synonyms

landscape, panorama, scene, sight, vista

Examples of usage

  • The view from the mountaintop was breathtaking.
  • She had a clear view of the stage from her seat.
  • The hotel room had a beautiful view of the ocean.
  • He wanted to enjoy the view of the sunset.
  • The view of the city skyline was amazing.
Context #2 | Noun

opinion

A particular way of considering or regarding something, an attitude or point of view.

Synonyms

belief, opinion, perspective, point of view, stance

Examples of usage

  • In my view, we should proceed with caution.
  • Everyone has a different view on this matter.
  • Her view on politics is quite conservative.
  • What's your view on the new policy?
  • He respected her views on the topic.
Context #3 | Verb

look at

To look at or inspect closely, to observe or contemplate.

Synonyms

consider, contemplate, examine, inspect, observe

Examples of usage

  • She views the painting with admiration.
  • He views the situation from a different angle.
  • They viewed the evidence with skepticism.
  • He views life as a journey.
  • The detective viewed the crime scene carefully.

Translations

Translations of the word "view" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅƒเคถเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ansicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pandangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ widok

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œบใ‚ (ใชใŒใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท manzara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุธุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohled

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝhฤพad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง†ๅ›พ (shรฌtรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogled

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtsรฝni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ั–ะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถrรผnรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vista

Etymology

The word 'view' originated from the Old French word 'veue', which means 'sight' or 'vision'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. Over time, 'view' has evolved to encompass both the act of seeing and the perspective or opinion one holds. The word is commonly used in various contexts, from describing a scenic sight to expressing a personal viewpoint on a particular matter.

See also: interview, overview, preview, review, viewable, viewer, viewers, viewership, viewfinder, viewing, viewpoint, views.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #278, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.