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Definitions for View

[1] an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection.
[2] sight; vision.
[3] range of sight or vision: Several running deer came into the view of the hunters.
[4] a sight or prospect of a landscape, the sea, etc.: His apartment affords a view of the park.
[5] a picture or photograph of something: The postcard bears a view of Vesuvius.
[6] a particular manner of looking at something: From a practical view, the situation presents several problems.
[7] contemplation or consideration of a matter with reference to action: a project in view.
[8] aim, intention, or purpose.
[9] prospect; expectation: the view for the future.
[10] a sight afforded of something from a position stated or qualified: a bird's-eye view.
[11] a general account or description of a subject.
[12] a conception of a thing; opinion; theory: His view was not supported by the facts.
[13] a survey; inspection: a view of Restoration comedy.
[14] to see; watch: to view a movie.
[15] to look at; survey; inspect: to view the construction of a road.
[16] to contemplate mentally; consider: to view the repercussions of a decision.
[17] to regard in a particular light or as specified: She views every minor setback as a disaster.
[18] Fox Hunting . to sight (a fox).
[19] in view , within range of vision. under consideration. as an end sought: She went over the material with the scholarship examination in view.
[20] in view of , in consideration of; on account of: In view of the circumstances, it seems best to wait until tomorrow.
[21] on view , in a place for public inspection; on exhibition: The latest models of automobiles are now on view.
[22] with a view to , with the aim or intention of. with the expectation or hope of: They saved their money with a view to being able to buy a house someday.
[23] the act of seeing or observing; an inspection
[24] vision or sight, esp range of vision the church is out of view
[25] a scene, esp of a fine tract of countryside the view from the top was superb
[26] a pictorial representation of a scene, such as a photograph
[27] (sometimes plural) opinion; thought my own view on the matter differs from yours
[28] chance or expectation the policy has little view of success
[29] (foll by to) a desired end or intention he has a view to securing further qualifications
[30] a general survey of a topic, subject, etc a comprehensive view of Shakespearean literature
[31] visual aspect or appearance they look the same in outward view
[32] law a formal inspection by a jury of the place where an alleged crime was committed a formal inspection of property in dispute
[33] a sight of a hunted animal before or during the chase
[34] in view of taking into consideration
[35] on view exhibited to the public gaze
[36] take a dim view of or take a poor view of to regard (something) with disfavour or disapproval
[37] with a view to with the intention of in anticipation or hope of
[38] (tr) to look at
[39] (tr) to consider in a specified manner they view the growth of Communism with horror
[40] (tr) to examine or inspect carefully to view the accounts
[41] (tr) to survey mentally; contemplate to view the difficulties
[42] to watch (television)
[43] (tr) to sight (a hunted animal) before or during the chase

Words related to View

prospect, picture, outlook, sight, glimpse, scene, way, perspective, aspect, vision, look, analysis, display, concept, sentiment, impression, mind, thought, attitude, consideration

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Origin of View

1375–1425; late Middle English v(i)ewe (noun) < Anglo-French; Middle French veue sight < Vulgar Latin *vidūta, noun use of feminine of *vidūtus, for Latin vīsus, past participle of vidēre to see

Other words from View

mul·ti·view , adjective
un·viewed , adjective

Word origin for View

C15: from Old French veue, from veoir to see, from Latin vidēre

Synonyms for View

aspect, glimpse, look, outlook, perspective, picture, prospect, scene, sight, vision, way, appearance, composition, contour, design, illustration, landscape, opening, outline, panorama, representation, seascape, show, spectacle, stretch, tableau, vista, field of vision, range of vision