POINT OF VIEW


Meaning of POINT OF VIEW in English

noun

1

BAD : From my point of view, the war is likely to continue.

GOOD : In my opinion, the war is likely to continue.

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Use from ... point of view to introduce the particular position from which a situation is seen and judged: 'From the government's point of view, a June election would make very good sense.' 'From a financial point of view, the proposal has many advantages.'

To introduce your opinion about something, use in my opinion : 'In my opinion, the public isn't ready for another election.'

2

BAD : On a cultural point of view, it is always interesting to live in a foreign country.

GOOD : From a cultural point of view, it is always interesting to live in a foreign country.

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from a particular point of view (NOT on/in/at/to etc ): 'From an environmental point of view, the battery-driven car is very attractive.'

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