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view

verb [T] (HAVE OPINION)
 
 
/vjuː/

Definition

C2 to have a particular opinion or way of thinking about someone or something: The journalist asked the minister how he viewed recent events. She is viewed as a strong candidate for the job. We view these latest developments with concern/suspicion/satisfaction. If we view the problem from a different angle, a solution may become more obvious. How do you view your prospects/chances (= what do you consider your chances to be) in tomorrow's race?Analysing and evaluatingAssessing and estimating value
(Definition of view verb (HAVE OPINION) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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