view

To view something is to look at it. This word can be used as a noun or as a verb:

• Television programs are viewed on a TV.
• It’s also possible to view programs on a computer, a tablet, or a cell phone.
• The people who watch the programs are called viewers.
• To get a better view of something you need to get closer to it.
• People who sit in the front rows of a theater have a better view of the stage than those who sit in the back rows.
• People who stay at hotels along a beach want to have a view of the water.
• You can get a better of view of the moon by looking at it through a telescope.
• A viewfinder is the thing that you look through on telescopes, binoculars, and cameras.
• Office workers who work in skyscrapers usually have a great view of a city.

They’re viewing some documents.

These big windows offer a great view of the city.

The word "view" is also used when describing an opinion or the way a person thinks about an issue:

• Some people have very strong political views.
• What are your views on the role of government?
• Do your friends or family members share your views?
• A person who is suspected of theft is viewed with suspicion by those who make the accusation.
• A majority of people take a dim view of thieves.
• How do you view the people who lead the country in which you live?

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August 22, 2016