View Definition
view
noun
- a way of regarding situations or topics etc.; "consider what follows from the positivist view"
- the visual percept of a region; "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views"
- the act of looking or seeing or observing; "he tried to get a better view of it"; "his survey of the battlefield was limited"
- the range of the eye; "they were soon out of view"
- a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty; "my opinion differs from yours"; "I am not of your persuasion"; "what are your thoughts on Haiti?"
- a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof; "his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page"
- purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'; "he took the computer with a view to pawning it"
- graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept; "he painted scenes from everyday life"; "figure 2 shows photographic and schematic views of the equipment"
- the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated; "It is beyond the horizon of present knowledge"
- outward appearance; "they look the same in outward view"
verb
- deem to be; "She views this quite differently from me"; "I consider her to be shallow"; "I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do"
- look at carefully; study mentally; "view a problem"
- see or watch; "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie"
"View" in song lyrics
See how view is used in real songs:
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"All I know is top flow with the flyest view"
2nd II None f/ DJ Quik, AMG, Hi-C, Playa Hamm — Got A Nu Woman -
"claiming critical conversations that came in..to view"
3rd Bass f/ Chubb Rock — Kick Em in the Grill -
"Parade with raven, mind you stuck in a bird eye's view"
60 Second Assassin f/ Planet Asia — The Throne
Words that rhyme with view
Usage tips for "view"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "view" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for view to find words that pair well.