📒 what you can see from a particular place or position, especially beautiful countryside
- view of something There were magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.
- Most rooms enjoy panoramic views of the ocean.
- view from something The view from the top of the tower was spectacular.
📒 used when you are talking about whether you can see something or whether something can be seen in a particular situation
- The lake soon came into view.
- The sun disappeared from view.
- Tensions within the band remained hidden from public view.
📒 a personal opinion about something; an attitude towards something
- to have strong political views
- view on something She and I hold opposing views on the matter.
- His views on the subject were well known.
📒 a way of understanding or thinking about something
- He has an optimistic view of life.
- the Christian view of the world
- The book gives readers an inside view of political life.
📒 an occasion when a video is watched online
- His performance went viral, attracting over 8 million views on YouTube.
📒 a photograph or picture that shows an interesting place or scene
- a book with views of Paris
- On his visits he painted views of the town and the surrounding countryside.
📒 a special chance to see or admire something
📒 a view of something from a high position looking down
- From the plane we had a bird's-eye view of Manhattan.
📒 to have a particular aim, plan, etc. in your mind
- He wanted to make money and went abroad with this end in view.
📒 to appear, especially when moving gradually closer from a long way off
- A ship hove into sight.
- Like a galleon in full sail, Cara hove into view.
📒 that can be seen completely, directly in front of somebody/something
- He was shot in full view of a large crowd.
📒 considering something
- In view of the weather, the event will now be held indoors.
📒 being shown in a public place so that people can look at it
- The new discoveries will be on view in London in the spring.
- The carriage was put on view for the public to see.
📒 to think somebody/something is bad; to not have a good opinion of somebody/something
- She took a dim view of my suggestion.
- He takes a dim view of divorce.
- My mother takes a pretty dim view of my cooking skills.
📒 to consider what is likely to happen or be important over a long period of time rather than only considering the present situation
- As pension funds are investing for members’ retirements, they can take the long view.
📒 with the intention or hope of doing something
- He's painting the house with a view to selling it.