Meaning & use

view

noun·Everyday

The scene or area that can be seen from a particular place, or a personal opinion about something.

See it in a sentence

From the hilltop, they had a stunning view of the entire valley below.

In my view, the new policy will do more harm than good.

A note on using this word

Use 'view' with 'point of' (point of view) when referring to an opinion rather than a visual scene.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To look at or consider something in a particular way.

Many economists view the recent slowdown as temporary rather than permanent.

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