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

  • (..) - Or the hammock over here. Yeah. I think you quit that one because you just decided not to try anymore. Look, try to see things from my point of view. I am extremely disappointed with my life. I never asked you to marry me. Yeah, but I did. Well... ...you don't have to do me (..)
    2009 17 Again