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view
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- pronunciation:
- vyu
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- in view of
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of looking at or seeing; examination; survey.
The doctor stepped closer for a better view of her scalp.- synonyms:
- inspection, survey
- similar words:
- observation, review, sight
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| definition 2: |
one's range of sight.
He walked inside and disappeared from view.- synonyms:
- eyesight, sight
- similar words:
- range, vision
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| definition 3: |
the area that can be seen from a particular point; scene; vista.
There is a beautiful view from the top of Pike's Peak.- synonyms:
- landscape, scene, scenery, vista
- similar words:
- outlook, panorama, prospect, spectacle
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| definition 4: |
(often plural) a way of thinking about something; opinion; perception.
She told us her views on education.- synonyms:
- attitude, idea, judgment, notion, opinion, perception
- similar words:
- conception, conviction, feeling, outlook, theory, thought, viewpoint
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| related words: |
angle, aspect, belief, impression |
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| phrase: |
in view of |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
views, viewing, viewed |
| definition 1: |
to see; perceive with the eyes.
We viewed the film on the animals of Australia.- synonyms:
- behold, look at, observe, regard, see, watch
- similar words:
- examine, inspect, perceive, scan, scrutinize, survey, witness
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| definition 2: |
to look at with great care; survey.
The police will view the evidence.- synonyms:
- examine, inspect, look at, scrutinize, survey
- similar words:
- behold, eye, observe, regard, watch
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| definition 3: |
to think about or consider.
How do you view the war?- synonyms:
- consider, contemplate, regard
- similar words:
- examine, judge, perceive, ponder, weigh
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| related words: |
glimpse, remark, see |
| derivation: |
viewable (adj.) |
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