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   view

   /vjuː/

   noun

   • 1. the ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place: "the end of the tunnel came into view" Similar sightperspectivefield of visionrange of visionvisionvisibilityeyeshot
   • ▪ an inspection of things for sale by prospective purchasers, especially of works of art at an exhibition.
   • 2. a sight or prospect, typically of attractive natural scenery, that can be taken in by the eye from a particular place: "a fine view of the castle" Similar outlookprospectpanoramavistasceneaspectperspectivespectaclesightscenerylandscapeseascaperiverscapecityscapetownscapesnowscapearchaic:lookout
   • ▪ a work of art depicting a sight of natural scenery: "Matisse's view of Collioure"
   • ▪ the visual appearance or an image of something when looked at in a particular way: "an aerial view of the military earthworks"
   • 3. a particular way of considering or regarding something; an attitude or opinion: "strong political views" Similar opinionpoint of viewviewpointbeliefjudgementreckoningway of thinkingthinkingthoughtnotionideaconvictionpersuasionattitudefeelingsentimentimpressionconceptconceptionhypothesistheorythesisestimateestimationconclusionverdictstatementobservationremarkpointangleslantstanceposturestandpointapproach

   verb

   • 1. look at or inspect: "the public can view the famous hall with its unique staircase" Similar look atgaze atstare atpeer ateyeobserveoglecontemplateregardscansurveywatchlook oversee overbe shown overexamineinspectscrutinizecatch sight ofglimpselay eyes onspyspotcheck something outinformal:get a load ofgawp atrubberneck atgive something a/the once-overhave a look-see athave/take a gander athave a squint atclap eyes onhave/take a dekko athave/take a butcher's attake a shufti atclockeyeballliterary:espybeholddescry
   • ▪ inspect (a house or other property) with the intention of possibly buying or renting it: "prospective buyers are requested to make an appointment to view the house"
   • ▪ watch (something) on television: "some people record the programme and view it later on their VCR"
   • ▪ see (a fox) break cover.
   • 2. regard in a particular light or with a particular attitude: "farmers are viewing the rise in rabbit numbers with concern" Similar considerregardlook onseeperceivejudgeadjudgeestimatedeemreckonthink oftreat

   Word Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French vieue, feminine past participle of veoir ‘see’, from Latin videre. The verb dates from the early 16th century.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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