n. 1 outlook, aspect, prospect, scene, perspective, vista, panorama, spectacle, picture, tableau; landscape, seascape, cityscape From the tower we had a view of the devastation below 2 opinion, point of view, approach, position, judgement, belief, way of thinking, conception, understanding, impression, feeling, sentiment, notion Denham's view is that the country's defences are inadequate 3 aspect, angle, position, prospect, perspective, vision, representation, projection Here is a termite's-eye view of the timbers in your house 4 inspection, survey, vision, sight, observation, scrutiny, examination, contemplation, study The shroud was pulled away, exposing the revolting object to our view 5 aim, direction, intent, intention, purpose, objective, object, expectation, prospect, vision, hope, dream We cultivated their friendship with a view to being invited aboard their yacht 6 in view of. in light of, considering, in consideration of, because of, on account of In view of your failure to respond to our letters, we must refer the matter to our lawyers
v. 7 look at or upon or over, see, take in, watch, observe, scrutinize, examine, regard, behold From this vantage point one can view the entire valley 8 witness, see, watch, observe, take in We viewed the entire robbery as it took place 9 regard, consider, think of, look on or upon, judge, deem, believe, hold, estimate, rate, gauge, assess Control views Craven as a threat