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in view of

in view of

25 3.5
Use when you think about a fact or situation in a decision
  • idiom
  • Formal
translation icon : en vista de
  • In view of the risks involved, the company decided to postpone the project until further notice.
  • In view of recent
  • In view of the fact
  • In view of recent developments

This is Provident news in view of their plans for their neighboring countries.

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Examples

  • In view of this, we anxiously await your analysis of this event.

    Double Team (1997)

  • In view of the evidence presented during the trial, the jury reached a unanimous decision.

  • And in view of the circumstances, I think it should be done.

    Gog (1954)

  • In view of all we have to cover today... ...I suggest we have a quick look at your apartment and get started.

    The Shining (1980)

  • It might be difficult in view of our policy towards his people.

    The Great Dictator (1940)

  • In view of the difficult events that we cover here on this show, I'm delighted to start tonight with some positive news.

    A Killer Next Door (2020)

  • In view of what's happened, we all know what's required.

    Dragonslayer (1981)

  • In view of our stated positions, I wonder if that isn't expecting a great deal.

    Wilson (1944)

  • In view of your indecision, you should rely on their judgment.

    The Last of the Mohicans (1992)

  • In view of the gravity of the charges... a court of law would grant him all possible latitude in presenting his case.

    Paths of Glory (1957)

Synonyms

under the circumstances
vsin view of
46 3.4

Because of the current situation

takes a fact into account without implying direct cause
given
vsin view of
1.0

Considering a fact or situation

serves more generally to note a fact for consideration

Surface Forms

in view of main

Morphology

in + view + of

The meaning 'considering' is directly derivable from combining 'in' (indicating a state or position) with 'view' understood as 'regard' or 'consideration', and 'of' linking the relevant fact; together they compose 'in consideration of'. This preposition + noun + of construction is common cross-linguistically and follows regular compositional patterns, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

In view of may come from the simple image of something being in view, or 'in sight'. When a fact is clearly seen, people use it to make a decision, so in view of now means 'considering' or 'taking into account'.