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view
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- pronunciation:
- vyu
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- in view of, on view
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of looking at or observing; visual inspection; survey.
The doctor stepped closer for a better view of the patient's scalp.- synonyms:
- inspection, survey
- similar words:
- observation, overview, review, sight
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| definition 2: |
one's range of sight.
The car went over the hill and disappeared from view.- synonyms:
- eyeshot, eyesight, ken, sight
- similar words:
- range, vision
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| definition 3: |
that which is visible from a particular point, esp. a scenic expanse or landscape; scene; vista.
We had a beautiful view from our hotel room.- synonyms:
- landscape, scene, scenery, vista
- similar words:
- cityscape, outlook, panorama, prospect, seascape, spectacle, tableau
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| definition 4: |
(often pl.) attitude, perception, or opinion.
The senator's views on that issue have made her popular in some parts of the country.In his view, all people are corrupt or corruptible.He and his wife have very different views on the subject of religion.- synonyms:
- attitude, idea, judgment, notion, opinion, perception
- similar words:
- appraisal, conception, conviction, eye, feeling, outlook, theory, thought, viewpoint
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| related words: |
angle, aspect, belief, impression, mentality, viewpoint, vista |
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| phrase: |
in view of, on view |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
views, viewing, viewed |
| definition 1: |
to see; perceive visually.
He prefers to view an action film at a movie theater rather than on a small screen at home.I don't know her, but I have often viewed her sitting out on her balcony in the evenings.- synonyms:
- behold, look at, observe, regard, see, watch
- similar words:
- examine, eye, inspect, perceive, scan, scrutinize, survey, witness
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| definition 2: |
to look at; inspect; survey.
The radiologist viewed the patient's X-rays and noted the results.- synonyms:
- examine, inspect, look at, scrutinize, survey
- similar words:
- behold, eye, observe, regard, watch
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| definition 3: |
to regard or consider.
Most people view the new sculpture in the park as an eyesore.How do you view the war that's going on in that country?They are still young and view life as a kind of game.I view these sorts of gadgets as superfluous and a waste of money.My brother and I have always viewed things very differently.- synonyms:
- consider, contemplate, regard
- similar words:
- examine, judge, mull, perceive, ponder, see, weigh
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| related words: |
account, deem, glimpse, look, remark, see |
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| derivation: |
viewable (adj.) |
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