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

  • (..) you used to play. Spring lake. Where you learned to skate. Come here. Hey. I'm liking this new view. Friendship Island has expanded. Glad they finally opened that friendly argument section. I like Tragic Vampire Romance Island. (..)
    2015 Inside Out