Collocations for view - noun
1. opinion/idea about sth
ADJECTIVE
current,
prevailing
general, popular, widely held
The prevailing view is that he has done a good job in difficult circumstances.
general, popular, widely held
The prevailing view is that he has done a good job in difficult circumstances.
personal
The author's personal views are pretty clear.
The author's personal views are pretty clear.
conflicting,
contrary,
contrasting,
differing,
divergent,
opposing
The debate brings together experts with conflicting views.
The debate brings together experts with conflicting views.
alternative
It's well worth considering alternative views.
It's well worth considering alternative views.
dissenting
clear, forthright (esp. BrE), strong
He's a doctor with clear views on how to prevent illness.
clear, forthright (esp. BrE), strong
He's a doctor with clear views on how to prevent illness.
favourable/favorable
Many Americans have a favourable/favorable view of the Democratic nominee.
Many Americans have a favourable/favorable view of the Democratic nominee.
idealized,
optimistic,
positive,
romantic,
rosy
Her rosy view of life in the country seems rather naive.
Her rosy view of life in the country seems rather naive.
cynical,
jaundiced,
negative,
pessimistic
After his experience in jail, he has a pretty jaundiced view of the penal system.
After his experience in jail, he has a pretty jaundiced view of the penal system.
myopic,
naive,
simplistic
realistic
balanced
a balanced view of the subject
realistic
balanced
a balanced view of the subject
distorted
He has a very distorted view of life in general.
He has a very distorted view of life in general.
correct,
wrong
So which view is correct?
So which view is correct?
broad,
comprehensive,
holistic
narrow
conventional
The conventional view is that work is pleasant and rewarding.
narrow
conventional
The conventional view is that work is pleasant and rewarding.
unorthodox
minority
philosophical, political
Christian, religious
liberal, modern, progressive, radical
moderate
conservative, reactionary, traditional
extreme, extremist, hard-line
stereotypical
informed, uninformed
world
His world view revolves around a battle between rich and poor.
minority
philosophical, political
Christian, religious
liberal, modern, progressive, radical
moderate
conservative, reactionary, traditional
extreme, extremist, hard-line
stereotypical
informed, uninformed
world
His world view revolves around a battle between rich and poor.
VERB + view
have,
hold
adopt, take
I took the view that an exception should be made in this case.
adopt, take
I took the view that an exception should be made in this case.
air,
articulate,
communicate,
convey,
expound,
express,
make known,
outline,
present,
put forward (esp. BrE),
state,
voice
The meeting gave everyone the chance to air their views.
She picked up the phone and made her views known to her boss.
The meeting gave everyone the chance to air their views.
She picked up the phone and made her views known to her boss.
clarify,
explain
discuss, exchange, share
At the meeting, we hope people will exchange views freely.
discuss, exchange, share
At the meeting, we hope people will exchange views freely.
advance,
advocate,
endorse,
espouse (formal),
favour/favor,
promote
challenge, question
His music challenges the view that modern jazz is inaccessible.
challenge, question
His music challenges the view that modern jazz is inaccessible.
dismiss,
refute,
reject
defend
accept, adhere to, agree with, embrace
contradict, counter
be consistent with
Their research is consistent with the views expressed in this paper.
defend
accept, adhere to, agree with, embrace
contradict, counter
be consistent with
Their research is consistent with the views expressed in this paper.
confirm,
corroborate,
echo,
reinforce,
reiterate,
support
His view was echoed by industry experts.
His view was echoed by industry experts.
alter,
change,
modify
The experience changed my view of myself.
The experience changed my view of myself.
reconsider,
rethink,
revise
Maybe he'll revise his views on that a little.
Maybe he'll revise his views on that a little.
affect,
colour/color,
shape
the experiences which shape our view of the world
the experiences which shape our view of the world
canvass
(esp. BrE)
base
They based this view on studies done in the 1990s.
base
They based this view on studies done in the 1990s.
reflect,
represent
His letter to the management did not reflect the views of his colleagues.
His letter to the management did not reflect the views of his colleagues.
impose
He never imposes his own view on others.
He never imposes his own view on others.
respect
It's important to respect other people's views.
It's important to respect other people's views.
broaden
view + VERB
prevail
This view prevailed in medical writing for many years.
This view prevailed in medical writing for many years.
reflect sth
His views reflected those of the political leaders.
His views reflected those of the political leaders.
differ (from sth)
The Reagan view differed radically.
The Reagan view differed radically.
change
Nothing indicates that his views have changed.
Nothing indicates that his views have changed.
PREPOSITION
according to view
According to this view, economic growth occurs in protracted spurts.
According to this view, economic growth occurs in protracted spurts.
in your view
In my view it was a waste of time.
In my view it was a waste of time.
view about
Teachers generally keep their views about politics hidden.
Teachers generally keep their views about politics hidden.
view on
Experts hold widely differing views on this subject.
Experts hold widely differing views on this subject.
PHRASES
an exchange of views
It's good to have a full and frank exchange of views.
It's good to have a full and frank exchange of views.
a point of view
From a teacher's point of view, activities that can be done with minimal preparation are invaluable.
From a teacher's point of view, activities that can be done with minimal preparation are invaluable.
take a dim view of sth
(= have a poor opinion of sth)
My mother takes a pretty dim view of my cooking skills.
My mother takes a pretty dim view of my cooking skills.
2. ability to see/be seen from a particular place
ADJECTIVE
good,
grandstand (esp. BrE),
wonderful
clear, unimpeded, uninterrupted, unobstructed
aerial
bird's-eye
back, front, rear, side
The picture shows a front view of the car.
clear, unimpeded, uninterrupted, unobstructed
aerial
bird's-eye
back, front, rear, side
The picture shows a front view of the car.
close,
close-up
public
Tensions within the band remained hidden from public view.
public
Tensions within the band remained hidden from public view.
overall
(figurative)
The staff handbook gives an overall view of the company.
The staff handbook gives an overall view of the company.
long,
long-term
(both figurative)
We take a long-term view of the business.
We take a long-term view of the business.
VERB + view
get,
have
The pillar prevented me getting a clear view of the action.
The pillar prevented me getting a clear view of the action.
give sb
The patio gave an unimpeded view across to the ocean.
The patio gave an unimpeded view across to the ocean.
block,
obscure,
obstruct
A woman in a very large hat was blocking my view of the parade.
A woman in a very large hat was blocking my view of the parade.
come into
A large truck suddenly came into view.
A large truck suddenly came into view.
disappear from
They stood waving on the platform, until the train disappeared from view.
They stood waving on the platform, until the train disappeared from view.
be hidden from
PREPOSITION
in view
There was nobody in view.
There was nobody in view.
on view
The carriage was put on view for the public to see.
The carriage was put on view for the public to see.
PHRASES
in full view (of sth),
in plain view (of sth)
(esp. AmE)
He was shot in full view of a large crowd.
He was shot in full view of a large crowd.
3. scenery
ADJECTIVE
breathtaking,
fine,
lovely (esp. BrE),
magnificent,
picturesque,
scenic,
spectacular,
splendid,
stunning,
superb (esp. BrE),
wonderful
a room with a breathtaking view across the bay
a room with a breathtaking view across the bay
commanding,
dramatic,
expansive,
panoramic,
sweeping
mountain, ocean (esp. AmE), sea (esp. BrE), etc.
mountain, ocean (esp. AmE), sea (esp. BrE), etc.
VERB + view
afford,
boast,
command,
enjoy,
give,
have,
offer,
provide
Most rooms enjoy panoramic views of the ocean.
The large windows give fine views of the surrounding countryside.
Most rooms enjoy panoramic views of the ocean.
The large windows give fine views of the surrounding countryside.
admire,
enjoy
a place to unwind and enjoy the view
a place to unwind and enjoy the view
paint
On his visits he painted views of the town and the surrounding countryside.
On his visits he painted views of the town and the surrounding countryside.
PREPOSITION
view across,
view over
a view over the valley
a view over the valley
view from
the view from his apartment
the view from his apartment
view of