1. an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection.
2. sight; vision.
3. range of sight or vision: Several running deer came into the view of the hunters.
4. a sight or prospect of a landscape, the sea, etc.: His apartment affords a view of the park.
5. a picture or photograph of something: The postcard bears a view of Vesuvius.
6. a particular manner of looking at something: From a practical view, the situation presents several problems.
7. contemplation or consideration of a matter with reference to action: a project in view.
8. aim, intention, or purpose.
9. prospect; expectation: the view for the future.
10. a sight afforded of something from a position stated or qualified: a bird's-eye view.
11. a general account or description of a subject.
12. a conception of a thing; opinion; theory: His view was not supported by the facts.
13. a survey; inspection: a view of Restoration comedy.

14. to see; watch: to view a movie.
15. to look at; survey; inspect: to view the construction of a road.
16. to contemplate mentally; consider: to view the repercussions of a decision.
17. to regard in a particular light or as specified: She views every minor setback as a disaster.
18. to sight (a fox).

19. in view,
• within range of vision.
• under consideration.
• as an end sought: She went over the material with the scholarship examination in view.
20. in consideration of; on account of: In view of the circumstances, it seems best to wait until tomorrow.
21. in a place for public inspection; on exhibition: The latest models of automobiles are now on view.
22. with a view to,
• with the aim or intention of.
• with the expectation or hope of: They saved their money with a view to being able to buy a house someday.

1. the act of seeing or observing; an inspection
2. vision or sight, esp range of vision
3. a scene, esp of a fine tract of countryside
4. a pictorial representation of a scene, such as a photograph
5. opinion; thought
6. chance or expectation
7. a desired end or intention
8. a general survey of a topic, subject, etc
9. visual aspect or appearance
10. law
• a formal inspection by a jury of the place where an alleged crime was committed
• a formal inspection of property in dispute
11. a sight of a hunted animal before or during the chase
12. taking into consideration
13. exhibited to the public gaze
14. to regard (something) with disfavour or disapproval
15. with a view to
• with the intention of
• in anticipation or hope of

16. to look at
17. to consider in a specified manner
18. to examine or inspect carefully
19. to survey mentally; contemplate
20. to watch (television)
21. to sight (a hunted animal) before or during the chase

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