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verb [transitive] British English pronunciation: view /vjuː/ 
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he/she/itviews
present participleviewing
past tenseviewed
past participleviewed
  1. 1
    to think about or consider a subject or issue in a particular way

    Chris and I view the role of education somewhat differently.

    view someone/something as:

    The Internet is viewed by many as a revolutionary educational tool.

    view something with suspicion/scepticism/concern/alarm etc:

    The arms treaty was viewed with suspicion.

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  2. 2
    to look at or watch something
    view something from something:

    Viewed from the road, the wall looked too high to climb.

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    1. a.
      formal to look at something carefully or in detail

      Would you like to make an appointment to view the property?

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    2. b.
      to look at information on a computer screen

      To view the next page, press ‘tab’.

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    3. c.
      formal to watch a television programme or a film
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