view

Definition

  • noun: an opinion or way of thinking about something
  • noun: extent or range of vision
  • verb: to look at (something) carefully
  • verb: to look at attentively
  • used to say that something can or cannot be seen
  • synonyms: scrutinize, sight, anschauung

Examples

  • ('informal') I understand where you're 'coming from'. [=I understand why you feel or think the way you do; I understand your point of view]

  • They have reorganized the department 'with a view to' making it more efficient. [=in order to make it more efficient]

  • I asked for a room with a 'view'. [=a room that allows you to see a beautiful or interesting scene from your window]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) is definitely turning. I just feel certain that soon we'll be keeping all Americans safe. I certainly hope so. But I think our next guest will have a different point of view. Hubert Dreyfuss. Senator, thank you for attending. Hello, Pat. Mr. Sellers. Senator, do you know what this is? (..)
    2014 RoboCop