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| adopt |
to take on as one's own (a manner, style, or point of view). [1/3 definitions] |
| aesthetic |
an aesthetic theory, system, or point of view. [1/3 definitions] |
| a leg to stand on |
a valid or convincing basis for a point of view. |
| angle1 |
a position or point of view. [1/4 definitions] |
| aspect |
the point of view from which something is seen or considered, or the manner in which something is considered. [1/5 definitions] |
| astigmatic |
having a distorted point of view or warped judgment. [1/3 definitions] |
| black sheep |
one who differs from and is often an embarrassment or disgrace to his or her family or group. This may be be due to this person's disreputable behavior, lack of worldly success, or difference in belief or point of view from that of the group. |
| editorial |
an article in a newspaper, or a statement on television, that gives an opinion or point of view. [1/2 definitions] |
| end |
point of view. [1/18 definitions] |
| ESL |
an abbreviation for "English as a second language." ESL is the English language as seen from the point of view of people whose first language is not English. |
| haggle |
to bargain or argue over petty differences in price, terms, or point of view. [1/2 definitions] |
| off-the-record |
not representing an official point of view. [1/2 definitions] |
| over |
to a different side or point of view. [1/29 definitions] |
| perspective |
the way things are seen from a particular point of view. [1/3 definitions] |
| position |
point of view; opinion. [1/4 definitions] |
| propaganda |
information or statements of opinion that are deliberately circulated among the public in order to persuade the population to accept a particular point of view, esp. one in favor of or opposed to a particular movement, cause, or doctrine. |
| psychologize |
to analyze, reason, speculate, or explain from a psychological point of view. |
| semantics |
(used with a sing. verb) the study of meaning in language, esp. from a developmental or historical point of view. |
| sentiment |
an attitude or point of view regarding something. [1/3 definitions] |
| slant |
to give or write a selective account of, so as to reach a particular audience or promote a particular point of view. [1/7 definitions] |
| spin |
(slang) an interpretation or point of view, usu. applied to a politician's words. [1/15 definitions] |
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