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noun | verb viewview1 /vyu/ ●●● S2 W1 noun ETYMOLOGYview1Origin: 1400-1500 Old French veue, vue, from veeir, voir to see, from Latin videre verbs► express/offer a view (=say what you think about something) At the end of the meeting there will be a chance for you to express your views. ► tell somebody your view We want you to tell us your views. ► have/hold a view (also subscribe to a view formal) (=have an opinion) He has very conservative views. ► take the view (=have a particular view) The governor took the view that the law did not need to be changed. ► share a view (=agree with it) Most of his colleagues did not share his view. ► support a view (=believe or help to prove that it is right) The Chinese leadership has continued to support Mao’s view of the equality of women in politics. ► challenge/reject/oppose a view (=say that you disagree) Our organization rejects the government’s view that the problem is not serious. ► change somebody’s view The report changed his view on the legality of the action. ► affect/color/shape somebody’s views His years in prison have clearly shaped his views on the justice system. ► reflect/represent/echo somebody’s view (=show what someone’s view is) The article reflects the views of many young people. ► hear a view The town hall meeting is a chance to hear people’s views on a range of different subjects . adjectives► political/religious views His political views have not changed. ► somebody’s personal view My own personal view is that the plan will succeed. ► the general view (=what most people think) The general view was that he had done well. ► strong views Teachers usually hold strong views on education. ► strongly held/deeply held views (=strong views that someone is unwilling to change) He is known for his strongly held views on modern art. ► different/differing views Different people have different views about this subject. ► conflicting/opposing views (=completely different) There are conflicting views about the best way to teach reading. ► extreme views Her extreme views on immigration lost her votes among moderate voters. ► moderate/conservative/liberal views His views have recently become more moderate. ► traditional/old-fashioned views The church holds very traditional views about women. Some of his views now sound very old-fashioned. ► popular/unpopular views This view has become increasingly popular in society. THESAURUS your ideas or beliefs about a particular subject► opinion your ideas or beliefs about a particular subject: We asked people their opinions about marriage. Olga is always ready to give her opinion. ► view your opinion about something, especially about a serious or important subject: I don’t agree with the view that longer prison sentences stop people from committing crime. ► point of view your opinion about something, especially when this is influenced by the situation you are in: The story is told from the daughter’s point of view. ► attitude your opinions and feelings about someone or something, especially when you show this in the way you behave: As Carlo made more friends, his attitude toward school improved a lot. ► feeling your opinion about someone or something, especially an opinion that is based on emotions: She has very strong feelings about this election. ► conviction formal a very strong opinion or belief: My father has a deep conviction that the United States is still a land of opportunity. ► sentiment formal an opinion or feeling about something: Many people in the audience expressed anti-war sentiments. ► position an opinion on a particular subject, especially the official opinion of a government, a political party, or someone in authority: The president has made his position perfectly clear. ► stance an opinion that is stated publicly: What is your stance on environmental issues? 1 OPINION [countable] what you think or believe about something: Everyone at the meeting had different views.view on/about What’s your view on the subject?in somebody’s view In my view, the president broke the law. Not all her friends share her view. Another supervisor expressed the view that abortion should be kept legal. We have always taken the view that we should do as much as we can (=had that opinion). There was a frank exchange of views at the meeting. → see also point of view
► see thesaurus at opinion2WAY OF CONSIDERING [countable usually singular] a way of considering or understanding something: view of Jerry’s romantic view of life has gotten him into trouble. Blake’s book gives us a clear view of (=a definite and specific idea about) what the war was like. Management takes a dim view of (=disapproves of) union organizing efforts. The book gives an insider’s view (=a way of understanding something based on someone’s experience in an organization, group, etc.) of the financial meltdown.3SIGHT [singular, uncountable] what you are able to see from a particular place, or the possibility of seeing it: Suddenly the pyramids came into view (=began to be seen). They started fighting in full view of the guests (=where the guests could clearly see it happening). He left the brandy sitting out in plain view on the counter (=where it could be easily seen). A big pillar blocked my view of the stage.have a good/bad/wonderful etc. view (of somebody/something) We had a great view of the parade from the balcony. → see also bird's-eye view4SCENERY [countable] the whole area, especially a beautiful place, that you can see from somewhere: There was a panoramic view (=an impressive view of a wide area) across the valley from the lookout.an ocean/mountain/lake view Each room has a spectacular ocean view.5PICTURE [countable] a photograph or picture showing a beautiful or interesting place: view of We bought a book of postcards of 12 different views of the cathedral.6on view paintings, photographs, etc. that are on view are in a public place where people can go to look at them: An exhibition of vintage cars is on view at the museum.7in view of something formal used to introduce the reason for a decision, action, or situation: In view of all that has happened, he is expected to resign.8with a view to (doing) something because you are planning to do something in the future: We bought the house with a view to retiring there.[Origin: 1400–1500 Old French veue, vue, from veeir, voir to see, from Latin videre]COLLOCATIONSverbsexpress/offer a view (=say what you think about something) At the end of the meeting there will be a chance for you to express your views.tell somebody your view We want you to tell us your views.have/hold a view (also subscribe to a view formal) (=have an opinion) He has very conservative views.take the view (=have a particular view) The governor took the view that the law did not need to be changed.share a view (=agree with it) Most of his colleagues did not share his view.support a view (=believe or help to prove that it is right) The Chinese leadership has continued to support Mao’s view of the equality of women in politics.challenge/reject/oppose a view (=say that you disagree) Our organization rejects the government’s view that the problem is not serious.change somebody’s view The report changed his view on the legality of the action.affect/color/shape somebody’s views His years in prison have clearly shaped his views on the justice system.reflect/represent/echo somebody’s view (=show what someone’s view is) The article reflects the views of many young people.hear a view The town hall meeting is a chance to hear people’s views on a range of different subjects .adjectivespolitical/religious views His political views have not changed.somebody’s personal view My own personal view is that the plan will succeed.the general view (=what most people think) The general view was that he had done well.strong views Teachers usually hold strong views on education.strongly held/deeply held views (=strong views that someone is unwilling to change) He is known for his strongly held views on modern art.different/differing views Different people have different views about this subject.conflicting/opposing views (=completely different) There are conflicting views about the best way to teach reading.extreme views Her extreme views on immigration lost her votes among moderate voters.moderate/conservative/liberal views His views have recently become more moderate.traditional/old-fashioned views The church holds very traditional views about women. Some of his views now sound very old-fashioned.popular/unpopular views This view has become increasingly popular in society. noun | verb viewview2 ●●○ W3 verb VERB TABLEview |
| Present | I, you, we, they | view | | he, she, it | views | | Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | viewed | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have viewed | | he, she, it | has viewed | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had viewed | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will view | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have viewed |
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| Present | I | am viewing | | he, she, it | is viewing | | you, we, they | are viewing | | Past | I, he, she, it | was viewing | | you, we, they | were viewing | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been viewing | | he, she, it | has been viewing | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been viewing | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be viewing | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been viewing |
► view something with caution/enthusiasm/horror etc. Townspeople viewed the newcomers with suspicion. ► view something from a ... standpoint/perspective The issue can be viewed from several perspectives. THESAURUSsee► look to deliberately turn your eyes so that you can see something: He took a cookie when she wasn’t looking. ► take a look informal to look at something carefully, for example because it is interesting or needs to be fixed: Let’s take a look at your paper, and see if we can edit it so it’s shorter. ► stare to look at someone or something for a long time without moving your eyes away: The little boy stood alone, staring at the lion in its cage at the zoo. ► gaze to look at someone or something for a long time, giving all your attention to the person or thing you are looking at: I lay back on the sand and gazed at the stars above. ► glance to look at someone or something for a short time and then look quickly away: I saw the two girls glance at each other as if they shared a secret. ► peek to look quickly at someone or something, especially in a secret or shy way: The door was open so he peeked inside. ► squint to look at someone or something with your eyes partly closed, usually in order to see better or because there is too much light: The crowd came out of the movie theater squinting in the sunlight. ► peer to look very carefully, especially because it is dark or you cannot see well: He peered into the dark yard to see what was making the noise. ► gape to look at someone or something for a long time, usually with your mouth open, because you are very shocked or surprised: She stood there gaping at me, too shocked to speak. ► view formal to look at something because it is beautiful or interesting: Thousands of tourists come to view the gardens every year. ► regard to look at someone or something in a way that shows you are thinking about him, her, or it: She regarded him with a serious expression. 1[transitive always + adv./prep.] to consider someone or something in a particular way: view something as something We view this as a serious matter.view something with caution/enthusiasm/horror etc. Townspeople viewed the newcomers with suspicion.view something from a ... standpoint/perspective The issue can be viewed from several perspectives.2[transitive] formal to look at something, especially because it is beautiful or you are interested in it: Thousands of tourists come every year to view the gardens.view something from something The public can view the ships from the pier.► see thesaurus at look13[intransitive, transitive] formal to watch a television show, movie, etc.4view a house/apartment/property etc. to go to see the inside of a house, apartment, etc. that you are interested in buying |