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noun

ˈvyü How to pronounce view (audio)
Definition of viewnext
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as in panorama
all that can be seen from a certain point the view of the mountains from the inn's porch is spectacular

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2
as in opinion
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge that's one view, but I happen to disagree

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3
as in glimpse
an instance of looking especially briefly took a quick view of the Web page and decided that it didn't have what he was looking for

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4
as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition upon closer view the painting was an obvious forgery

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verb

1
as in to review
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition) I'll have to view all of the evidence before making a decision

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2
as in to see
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes viewed the latest changes and approved them

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3
as in to consider
to think of in a particular way I view housework as a necessary evil

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How does the noun view contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of view are belief, conviction, opinion, persuasion, and sentiment. While all these words mean "a judgment one holds as true," view suggests a subjective opinion.

very assertive in stating his views

When is it sensible to use belief instead of view?

Although the words belief and view have much in common, belief implies often deliberate acceptance and intellectual assent.

a firm belief in her party's platform

When would conviction be a good substitute for view?

In some situations, the words conviction and view are roughly equivalent. However, conviction applies to a firmly and seriously held belief.

the conviction that animal life is as sacred as human

When can opinion be used instead of view?

The meanings of opinion and view largely overlap; however, opinion implies a conclusion thought out yet open to dispute.

each expert seemed to have a different opinion

Where would persuasion be a reasonable alternative to view?

The synonyms persuasion and view are sometimes interchangeable, but persuasion suggests a belief grounded on assurance (as by evidence) of its truth.

was of the persuasion that everything changes

In what contexts can sentiment take the place of view?

While the synonyms sentiment and view are close in meaning, sentiment suggests a settled opinion reflective of one's feelings.

her feminist sentiments are well-known

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Recent Examples of view
Noun
Their $80 million mega-mansion on North Bay Road in Miami Beach has nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms, and those privileged views of Biscayne Bay. —Sarah Moreno february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026 The stream has since accumulated roughly 21 million total views, most of them after the live broadcast ended. —Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
By decoding the core mechanics of turbulent fluctuations, this research offers a new lens through which to view everything from the vast circulation of global oceans to the high-pressure environments inside jet engines. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026 The record-setting transaction is the largest merger of all time and values SpaceX at $1 trillion and xAI at $250 billion, according to documents viewed by CNBC. —Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for view
Recent Examples of Synonyms for view
  1. panorama
  2. opinion
  3. glimpse
  4. inspection
  5. review
  6. see
  7. consider
  8. perspective
Noun
  • Both dramas from Asia offer a panorama of a family rocked by unexpected circumstances and grappling with the mundane realities of an economic life mismatched to their goals.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Schmiede offers a rear window and ensuing 270-degree panorama optionally.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of panorama
Noun
  • Public opinion surveys conducted for the report show much of the world is already fearful that is happening.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Activists are using new tactics, such as micro protests, to increase participation and shift public opinion.
    — Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of opinion
Noun
  • This 13-mile-long slice of Route 66 offers a glimpse into history, including 1920s roadside stores and a massive coal-shoveling machine that pays tribute to the state's mining history.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The world has gotten a glimpse of the fawning, skeezy shamelessness of his famous hangers-on, but not enough to criminally implicate them.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • The inspection stems from a lawsuit filed by the Advocates for Human Rights in late January, which accuses federal agents at Whipple of denying detainees of their right to contact a lawyer.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • During routine inspection and maintenance, Austin Parks and Recreation and Austin Watershed Protection staff determined that a portion of the original 1940s bypass — an infrastructure feature designed to manage Barton Creek flow — is now unsupported underneath and potentially unstable.
    — Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Definition of inspection
Verb
  • This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor.
    — USA Today staff, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
  • He has not been formally charged with cheating by World Curling, which does not use video to review game play.
    — STEVE DOUGLAS, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Definition of review
Verb
  • In one of several photos included in the 3 million new Epstein files, Mountbatten-Windsor is seen kneeling on all fours over an unidentified woman on the ground.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
  • During the Super Bowl halftime show, the casita made an appearance again, and this time, the world would see its interior for the first time.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Definition of see
Verb
  • To strengthen the economy, Texas must rein in local spending, increase transparency, expand audits of cities, counties, and universities, and consider local spending caps so taxpayers aren’t saddled with unsustainable obligations.
    — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Though she initially was considered missing, the urgency to quickly find Guthrie pulsed through the first days of media coverage because of her heart condition.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Definition of consider
Noun
  • From a design perspective, that reinforces Ratti’s desire to keep the emphasis on the flame itself and not the object.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2026
  • This makes sense from a certain perspective.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 Feb. 2026
Definition of perspective

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“View.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/view. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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