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view

 
 
pronunciation:
vyu
parts of speech:
noun, verb
phrases:
in view of
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of looking at or seeing; examination; survey.
The doctor stepped closer for a better view of her scalp.
synonyms:
inspection, survey
similar words:
observation, review, sight
definition 2: one's range of sight.
He walked inside and disappeared from view.
synonyms:
eyesight, sight
similar words:
range, vision
definition 3: the area that can be seen from a particular point; scene; vista.
There is a beautiful view from the top of Pike's Peak.
synonyms:
landscape, scene, scenery, vista
similar words:
outlook, panorama, prospect, spectacle
definition 4: (often plural) a way of thinking about something; opinion; perception.
She told us her views on education.
synonyms:
attitude, idea, judgment, notion, opinion, perception
similar words:
conception, conviction, feeling, outlook, theory, thought, viewpoint
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phrase: in view of
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: views, viewing, viewed
definition 1: to see; perceive with the eyes.
We viewed the film on the animals of Australia.
synonyms:
behold, look at, observe, regard, see, watch
similar words:
examine, inspect, perceive, scan, scrutinize, survey, witness
definition 2: to look at with great care; survey.
The police will view the evidence.
synonyms:
examine, inspect, look at, scrutinize, survey
similar words:
behold, eye, observe, regard, watch
definition 3: to think about or consider.
How do you view the war?
synonyms:
consider, contemplate, regard
similar words:
examine, judge, perceive, ponder, weigh
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derivation: viewable (adj.)
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