- [countable] what you can see from a particular place or position, especially beautiful countryside
- view of something There were magnificent views of the surrounding countryside.
- Most rooms enjoy panoramic views of the ocean.
- view from something The view from the top of the tower was spectacular.
- a sea/mountain view
- I'd like a room with a view.
Synonyms viewviewsight ▪ scene ▪ panoramaThese are all words for a thing that you can see, especially from a particular place.view what you can see from a particular place or position, especially beautiful natural scenery:- The cottage had a delightful sea view.
- It’s a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air.
- It was a delightful rural scene.
- The tower offers a breathtaking panorama of Prague.
- a view/panorama of something
- a beautiful/breathtaking view/sight/scene/panorama
- a magnificent/spectacular view/sight/panorama
- to take in the view/sight/scene
- to admire the view/sight
Extra Examples- The cottage had a delightful sea view.
- the view from his apartment
- a view over the valley
- a room with a breathtaking view across the bay
- a place to unwind and enjoy the view
- The picture shows a front view of the car.
- The large windows give fine views of the surrounding countryside.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- breathtaking
- fine
- lovely
- …
- afford
- boast
- command
- …
- view across
- view over
- view from
- …
- a room with a view
- [uncountable, singular] used when you are talking about whether you can see something or whether something can be seen in a particular situation
- The lake soon came into view.
- The sun disappeared from view.
- Tensions within the band remained hidden from public view.
- in view There was nobody in view.
- out of view I hid in the hallway out of view.
- Sit down—you're blocking my view.
- view of something I didn't have a good view of the stage.
Synonyms sightsightview ▪ visionThese are all words for the area or distance that you can see from a particular position.sight the area or distance that you can see from a particular position:see also side view, rear-view mirror- He looked up the street, but there was no one in sight.
- Leave any valuables in your car out of sight.
- The lake soon came into view.
- The couple moved outside her field of vision (= total area you can see from a particular position).
- in/out of sight/view
- in/within sight/view of something
- to come into/disappear from sight/view/somebody’s vision
- to come in sight/view of somebody/something
- to block somebody’s view/vision
- somebody’s line of sight/vision
- somebody’s field of view/vision
Extra Examples- A woman in a very large hat was blocking my view of the parade.
- The knife was in plain view on the kitchen table.
- We had a poor view of the stage from where we were sitting.
- They stood waving on the platform, until the train disappeared from view.
- The pillar prevented me getting a clear view of the action.
- The patio gave an unimpeded view across the headland to the sea.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
- grandstand
- wonderful
- …
- get
- have
- give somebody
- …
- in view
- on view
- in full view (of something)
- in plain view (of something)
- [countable] a personal opinion about something; an attitude towards something
- to have strong political views
- view on something She and I hold opposing views on the matter.
- His views on the subject were well known.
- view about something The meeting will give people the opportunity to express their views about the issue.
- view that… We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere.
- This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television.
- I, on the other hand, take a different view.
- I am afraid I do not share this view.
- My own/personal view is that…
- in somebody's view In my view it was a waste of time.
- There was a frank exchange of views (= an angry argument) between Dr Wilson and the other members of the committee.
Language Bank according toaccording toReporting somebody’s opinion- Photography is, according to Vidal, the art form of untalented people.
- For Vidal, photography is the art form of untalented people.
- His view is that photography is not art but merely the mechanical reproduction of images.
- Smith takes the view that photography is both an art and a science.
- In Brown’s view, photography should be treated as a legitimate art in its own right.
- James is of the opinion that a good painter can always be a good photographer if they so decide.
- Emerson believed that a photograph should only reflect what the human eye can see.
Language Bank opinionopinionGiving your personal opinionsee also point of view- In my opinion, everyone should have some understanding of science.
- Everyone should, in my opinion, have some understanding of science.
- It seems to me that many people in this country have a poor understanding of science.
- This is, in my view, the result of a failure of the scientific community to get its message across.
- Another reason why so many people have such a poor understanding of science is, I believe, the lack of adequate funding for science in schools.
- Smith argues that science is separate from culture. My own view is that science belongs with literature, art, philosophy and religion as an integral part of our culture.
- In this writer’s opinion, the more the public know about science, the less they will fear and distrust it.
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumenta2- According to this view, economic growth occurs in protracted spurts.
- After his experience in jail, he has a pretty jaundiced view of the penal system.
- I took the view that an exception should be made in this case.
- At the meeting, we hope people will exchange views freely.
- Experts hold widely differing views on this subject.
- He called a meeting to solicit the views of his staff.
- He never imposes his own view on others.
- He's a doctor with clear views on how to prevent illness.
- His letter to the management did not reflect the views of his colleagues.
- His music challenges the view that modern jazz is inaccessible.
- His view was echoed by industry experts.
- His views reflected those of the political leaders.
- It's good to have a full and frank exchange of views.
- It's important to respect other people's views.
- It's well worth considering alternative views.
- Maybe he'll revise his views on that a little.
- Nothing indicates that his views have changed.
- She picked up the phone and made her views known to her boss.
- So which view is correct?
- Teachers generally keep their views about politics hidden.
- The Reagan view differed radically.
- The author's personal views are pretty clear.
- The debate brings together experts with conflicting views.
- The experience changed my view of myself.
- The meeting gave everyone the chance to air their views.
- The prevailing view is that he has done a good job in difficult circumstances.
- Their research is consistent with the views expressed in this paper.
- They based this view on studies done in the 1990s.
- This view prevailed in medical writing for many years.
- a balanced view of the subject
- He holds extreme right-wing views.
- I'd be interested to hear your views about the proposal.
- Ms Short put forward the view that the whole thing would be extremely costly.
- The forum should give ordinary people the chance to air their views on the matter.
- The latest evidence supports the view that most TV news is biased.
- The two leaders had what they described as ‘a full and frank exchange of views’.
- This view is not shared by everyone.
- We have widely differing views on how to raise children.
- We know little about her political views.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- current
- prevailing
- general
- …
- have
- hold
- adopt
- …
- prevail
- reflect something
- differ (from something)
- …
- according to view
- in your view
- view about
- …
- an exchange of views
- a point of view
- take a dim view of something
- …
- [singular] view (of something) a way of understanding or thinking about something
- He has an optimistic view of life.
- the Christian view of the world
- The book gives readers an inside view of political life.
- The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last.
Extra Examples- He has a very distorted view of life in general.
- Her rosy view of life abroad seems rather naive.
- The traditional view was that marriage was for life.
- The book gives readers an inside view of political life.
- We take a long-term view of the business.
- The conventional view is that work is pleasant and rewarding.
- Many Americans have a favourable/favorable view of the Democratic nominee.
- the experiences which shape our view of the world
- The staff handbook gives an overall view of the company.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- current
- prevailing
- general
- …
- have
- hold
- adopt
- …
- prevail
- reflect something
- differ (from something)
- …
- according to view
- in your view
- view about
- …
- an exchange of views
- a point of view
- take a dim view of something
- …
- [countable] an occasion when a video is watched online
- His performance went viral, attracting over 8 million views on YouTube.
- [countable] view (of something) a photograph or picture that shows an interesting place or scene
- a book with views of Paris
- On his visits he painted views of the town and the surrounding countryside.
- (also viewing)[countable] a special chance to see or admire something see also private viewTopics Artc2 see also page view, pay-per-view
what you can see
opinion
way of understanding
online
photograph/picture
chance to see something
Word OriginMiddle English: from Anglo-Norman French vieue, feminine past participle of veoir ‘see’, from Latin videre. The verb dates from the early 16th cent.
Idioms
See view in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee view in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic Englisha bird’s-eye view (of something)
- a view of something from a high position looking down
- From the plane we had a bird's-eye view of Manhattan.
have, etc. something in view
- (formal) to have a particular aim, plan, etc. in your mind synonym have somebody/something in mind
- He wanted to make money and went abroad with this end in view.
heave into sight/view
- (formal) (especially of ships) to appear, especially when moving gradually closer from a long way off
- A ship hove into sight.
- Like a galleon in full sail, Cara hove into view.
in full view (of somebody/something)
- that can be seen completely, directly in front of somebody/something
- He was shot in full view of a large crowd.
in view of something
- (formal) considering something
- In view of the weather, the event will now be held indoors.
on view
- being shown in a public place so that people can look at it
- The new discoveries will be on view in London in the spring.
- The carriage was put on view for the public to see.
take a dim view of somebody/something
- to think somebody/something is bad; to not have a good opinion of somebody/something
- She took a dim view of my suggestion.
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentc2- He takes a dim view of divorce.
- My mother takes a pretty dim view of my cooking skills.
take the long view (of something)
- to consider what is likely to happen or be important over a long period of time rather than only considering the present situation
- As pension funds are investing for members’ retirements, they can take the long view.
with a view to something/to doing something
- (formal) with the intention or hope of doing something
- He's painting the house with a view to selling it.
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