view

Definitions

1. noun

   The act of looking at something.

   Examples

   • He changed seats to get a better view of the stage.
   • The guide gave us a quick view of the old house.
2. noun

   The area that you can see from where you are.

   Examples

   • The ship slowly came into view.
   • The rabbits stayed out of our view.
   ≈sight≈eyeshot
3. noun

   What you can see from a place, such as scenery.

   Examples

   • My apartment has a view of the sea.
   • The view from the window was beautiful.
   ≈vista
4. noun

   One time that someone watches a web page or video.

   Examples

   • That video got a million views.
   • Her song has more than ten million views online.
   ≈pageview≈play
5. noun

   The way something looks, in old-fashioned use.

   Examples

   • The old house took on a grim view in the fog.
   • Her calm view put everyone at ease.
6. noun

   A picture of a place, such as a painting or drawing.

   Examples

   • She bought a fine view of the lake.
   • The artist sold several views of the harbor.
7. noun

   What you think or believe about something.

   Examples

   • I have fairly broad views on most things.
   • In her view, the plan is too risky.
8. noun

   An idea in your mind about how something is.

   Examples

   • I need more facts to get a clear view of the situation.
   • He formed a clear view of the plan in his mind.
9. noun

   A way of understanding something.

   Examples

   • Your view of history is different from mine.
   • She explained her view of the problem.
   ≈conclusion≈mind≈take≈award≈censure +16 more
10. noun

    The way one person thinks about something.

    Examples

    • From my view, that is a bad idea.
    • From his view, the deal was more than fair.