view · noun /vjuː/Full view
Nouns: view, overview, preview, review, reviewer, viewer
Verbs: view, preview, review
view (OPINION)
B1 C your opinion
Dictionary examples:

We have different views about/on education.

In my view, her criticisms were justified.

I take the view that everyone should be free to decide for themselves.

It's my view that everyone should have the right to choose.

We had a friendly exchange of views.

Learner example:

Well, in my view, spending time in a city is more sensible. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Farsi)

view (THINGS YOU SEE)
A2 C the things that you can see from a place
Dictionary examples:

On a clear day, the view from the top of the mountain is amazing.

The rooftop restaurant has a spectacular view across the bay.

Learner example:

The view from the window of my room is the best one. (Key English Test; A2; Turkish)

view (ABILITY TO SEE)
B2 no plural how well you can see something from a particular place
Dictionary examples:

We had a great view of the procession.

Don't stand in front of me - you're blocking my view of the stage.

She turned a corner, and disappeared from view.

Learner example:

In a few seconds, he disappear[ed] out of my view. (First Certificate in English; B2; Vietnamese)

in view of sth
B2 because of
Dictionary example:

In view of recent events, we have decided to cancel the meeting.

Learner example:

In view of what happened, I would advise you not to try to mislead people like this [again]. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

view (POSITION)
C2 U a position from which something can be seen
Dictionary examples:

The house was hidden from view behind a wall.

He turned the corner and the harbor came into view.

Learner example:

The animal disappeared as unexpectedly as it came into view. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)

take a dim view of sth
C2 to disapprove of something
Dictionary example:

Most bosses take a dim view of long lunches.

Learner example:

It's nearly impossible to see him strolling or strutting, in fact he is always striding; he is also one of the few men who still speaks with an accent, despite the fact that he perfectly knows that someone could take a dim view of him for this. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Italian)

view · verb /vjuː/
Nouns: view, overview, preview, review, reviewer, viewer
Verbs: view, preview, review
view (WATCH)
C2 to watch something
Dictionary example:

They were able to view the city from a helicopter.

Learner example:

People sit in p[a]latial cafes and restaurants to view the beauty of that "lazy river." (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; German)

view (OPINION)
C2 to have a particular opinion about someone or something
Dictionary example:

The policy is so far viewed as a success.

Learner example:

There is of course the argument of many young people: that they live in a society that op[p]resses them, where they cannot express themselves freely and where, whatever they do or say, they are viewed as "punks" or "idiots" by adults. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)

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