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to view

357 1.0
To look at something carefully
  • verb
  • /vjuː/
translation icon : ver
  • A microscope allows us to view small objects.
  • view instructional videos
  • users can view
  • view a picture

And you know, in those cases, they get viewed from the outside.

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Examples

  • Please view the presentation carefully to understand the main findings.

  • Using a telescope, you can view distant stars and planets more clearly.

  • And it allows them to view every single thing.

  • So the way to view it is the following.

  • You view the tape, you sign off on it.

  • It's got information about how to view the sun safely.

  • Now that's, I think, the context in which to view what's going on.

  • I peer over the edge of the wall toward the trees and view an intriguing spectacle.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • The museum offers guided tours to view the exhibits and learn about their history.

Synonyms

to see
vsto view
1.0

To notice something with your eyes

is active careful attention rather than passive or accidental perception
to look at
vsto view
1.0

Study something carefully to understand it or decide

is a general careful glance not always meant for decision making
to watch
vsto view
1.0

To look at something carefully for some time

is about a single careful inspection rather than continuous monitoring
to take a look
vsto view
1.3

To look at something to check it or find information

is specifically about careful attention rather than a quick glance
to stare
vsto view
1.0

To look at someone or something for a long time without moving your eyes

is careful attention without the rude long fixed gaze or strong intensity
to study
vsto view
1.0

To look at something carefully to understand it

is more about visual attention rather than detailed analysis or thought
to examine
vsto view
868 2.5

To look at something carefully to find facts or problems

is less intense and may not aim to detect problems or details
to consider
vsto view
670 2.4

To look at someone or something carefully to understand it

focuses on the visual act itself without added judgement or choice
to observe
vsto view
619 2.4

To watch something carefully to learn about it

is a general act of attentive looking not focused on discovery
to look around
vsto view
552 1.0

Turn your head and eyes to see what is around you

is a focused attention on one object rather than a general survey
to have a look
vsto view
412 1.3

To check something carefully, for example an essay or a machine

is the neutral or standard form used in formal contexts
to note
vsto view
318 1.8

To notice something carefully

is broader attentive looking that may be longer or more thorough
to regard
vsto view
241 3.2

To look at someone or something carefully

is the neutral everyday way to inspect carefully
to look through
vsto view
180 2.8

To read or check something carefully for mistakes

is broader visual attention that applies beyond reading materials
to gaze
vsto view
170 2.6

To look steadily with admiration, surprise, or deep thought

is neutral careful watching without the emotional admiring or thoughtful tone
to peer
vsto view
149 4.1

To look closely at something that is hard to see

is regular careful attention not mainly about poor visibility or strain
to behold
vsto view
  • Archaic
131 7.6

To see something impressive, like a beautiful view or event

is plain careful attention without the sense of wonder or formal style
to scope
vsto view
48 3.7

To look carefully at something to learn about it

is the simple act of attentive looking rather than formal assessment
to take notice
vsto view
42 3.5

To see and pay attention to something

is the physical act of careful looking rather than just awareness
to zoom in
vsto view
  • Texting
33 3.7

To look closely at one part to see small details

is about attending to the whole scene rather than just one detail
to peruse
vsto view
32 7.0

To read something slowly and carefully to understand it

is not limited to reading and often covers shorter or simpler inspection
to scope out
vsto view
  • Informal
18 5.4

To look carefully at a place or person to get information before you act

is general careful observation without necessarily preparing for action
8 3.0

Look at a person or thing very carefully for a while to notice problems

is often a single careful observation not long term monitoring

Antonyms

1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

Idioms

in view of
  • Formal
25 3.5

Use when you think about a fact or situation in a decision

11 1.0

Close enough to be seen

5 2.8

Not able to be seen anymore

To not approve of something

1 4.0

To do something in order to reach a goal

3.5

To do something in order to make something happen

Phrasal Verbs

276 3.1

To consider someone or something in a certain way

Make the view hard to see because of fog or smoke

Compounds

514 3.7

A way someone thinks about something, for example legally or personally

14 3.3

The position from which you look at something

A view from above that shows the whole area or situation

field of view
  • Specialized
8 4.2

The area you can see at one time, for example through a camera or telescope

A small mirror inside a car that shows the area behind the driver

A wide way of looking at a place, situation, or topic from a high position

5 4.6

A set of ideas about life and how things fit together

5 5.1

A bad opinion of someone or something

5 3.2

A picture or view of something seen from the side

A view from high above that shows the whole area

A very beautiful scene you see from a place like a mountain or sea

A belief a group has held for a long time and sees as normal

What you see from a high place or from a position of power

1 7.5

A narrow way of thinking that ignores long-term effects

coronal view
  • Specialized
1 8.1

A view that shows the body from front to back along a vertical cut

angle of view
  • Specialized
1 5.5

A camera lens shows how much of a scene you can see, measured in degrees

A view from below the water surface that shows plants and animals

cuntservative view
  • Offensive
9.9

An extremely traditional opinion expressed in a rude way

fauxminist view
  • Offensive
9.9

An attitude that appears to support women's equality but lacks real action

9.9

A belief that global culture should replace local traditions

9.6

A very old-fashioned strict opinion that refuses new ideas

Hollywoke view
  • Offensive
9.9

A social or political view held by Hollywood celebrities that people often use to criticize them

A strict moral and religious attitude valuing self-control and rejecting pleasure

radlib view
  • Slang
9.9

A political view that wants large social changes to make society more fair

rockist view
  • Jargon
8.8

An attitude that says rock music is better than other styles

Seeing things in a very positive way that ignores problems

Panglossian view
  • Literature
9.9

An overly optimistic view that ignores real problems

A way of thinking that does not value art or books

view angle
  • Specialized
4.5

The angle a camera lens shows of a scene that decides how much you can see

A very low view from the ground showing things as seen by someone with little power

How Carefully

to scrutinize
  • US
70 6.2
to examine
868 2.5
to observe
619 2.4
to view
357 1.0
to watch
1.0
to glance
299 1.5

Surface Forms

view infinitive
viewed past
viewed past participle
viewing present participle
views third person singular

Etymology

View comes from the old root vid/vis meaning 'to see', the same root found in vision. To view something is to 'see' or look at it carefully, which is why we use this verb for examining options or things.