view

view
view NOUN 1) the ability to see something or to be seen from a particular position: the mountains came into view. 2) a sight or prospect from a particular position, typically an appealing one. 3) a way of regarding something; an attitude or opinion. 4) an inspection of things for sale by prospective purchasers.
VERB 1) look at or inspect. 2) regard in a particular light or with a particular attitude. 3) inspect (a house or other property) with the prospect of buying or renting. 4) watch on television.
in full view — Cf. ↑in full view
in view — Cf. ↑in view
in view of — Cf. ↑in view of
with a view to — Cf. ↑with a view to
DERIVATIVES viewable adjective.
ORIGIN Old French vieue, from Latin videre 'to see' .

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