n. & v.
--n.
1. range of vision; extent of visibility (came into view; in full view of the crowd).
2 a what is seen from a particular point; a scene or prospect (a fine view of the downs; a room with a view). b a picture etc. representing this.
3 an inspection by the eye or mind; a visual or mental survey.
4 an opportunity for visual inspection; a viewing (a private view of the exhibition).
5 a an opinion (holds strong views on morality). b a mental attitude (took a favourable view of the matter). c a manner of considering a thing (took a long-term view of it).
--v.
1. tr. look at; survey visually; inspect (we are going to view the house).
2 tr. examine; survey mentally (different ways of viewing a subject).
3 tr. form a mental impression or opinion of; consider (does not view the matter in the same light).
4 intr. watch television.
5 tr. see (a fox) break cover.
Phrases and idioms:
have in view
1. have as one's object.
2 bear (a circumstance) in mind in forming a judgement etc. in view of having regard to; considering. on view being shown (for observation or inspection); being exhibited. view halloo Hunting a shout on seeing a fox break cover. with a view to 1 with the hope or intention of.
2 with the aim of attaining (with a view to marriage).
Derivatives:
viewable adj.
Etymology: ME f. AF v(i)ewe, OF veue fem. past part. f. veoir see f. L videre