vju: 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. øhave 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). øøviewable adj. [ME f. AF v(i)ewe, OF veue fem.
past part. f. veoir see f. L videre]
