Collocations for view - noun
1. opinion/idea about sth
ADJ.
general, popular, prevailing, widely held
The prevailing view is that he has done a good job in difficult circumstances.
The prevailing view is that he has done a good job in difficult circumstances.
conflicting, differing, divergent, opposing, polarized
The debate brings together experts with conflicting views.
The debate brings together experts with conflicting views.
clear, forthright, strong
He''s a doctor with clear views on how to prevent illness.
He''s a doctor with clear views on how to prevent illness.
idealized, optimistic, positive, romantic, rosy
Her rosy view of life abroad seems rather naive.
Her rosy view of life abroad seems rather naive.
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.
conventional
The conventional view is that work is pleasant and rewarding.
The conventional view is that work is pleasant and rewarding.
unorthodox | minority | political | liberal, modern, progressive, radical | moderate | conservative, reactionary | extremist, hard-line | stereotyped, stereotypical | informed | ill-informed, uninformed | world
His world view revolves around a battle between rich and poor.
His world view revolves around a battle between rich and poor.
VERB + VIEW
have, hold | take
I took the view that an exception should be made in this case.
I took the view that an exception should be made in this case.
air, convey, expound, express, make known, present, put forward
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.
discuss, exchange, share
At the meeting, we hope people will exchange views freely.
At the meeting, we hope people will exchange views freely.
canvass, solicit
He called a meeting to solicit the views of his staff.
He called a meeting to solicit the views of his staff.
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.
adhere to, agree with, endorse | confirm, support | challenge
His music challenges the view that modern jazz is inaccessible.
His music challenges the view that modern jazz is inaccessible.
PREP.
in your ~
In my view it was a waste of time.
In my view it was a waste of time.
~ about
Teachers generally keep their views about politics hidden.
Teachers generally keep their views about politics hidden.
~ 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.
(= have a poor opinion of sth) My mother takes a pretty dim view of my cooking skills.
2. ability to see/be seen from a particular place
ADJ.
good, grandstand, wonderful | poor, terrible
We had a poor view of the stage from where we were sitting.
We had a poor view of the stage from where we were sitting.
clear, unimpeded, uninterrupted, unobstructed | back, front, rear, side
The picture shows a front view of the car.
The picture shows a front view of the car.
close, close-up | public
Tensions within the band remained hidden from public view.
Tensions within the band remained hidden from public view.
overall
(figurative) The staff handbook gives an overall view of the company.
(figurative) The staff handbook gives an overall view of the company.
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 the headland to the sea.
The patio gave an unimpeded view across the headland to the sea.
block
A woman in a very large hat was blocking my view of the procession.
A woman in a very large hat was blocking my view of the procession.
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
PREP.
in ~
There was nobody in view.
There was nobody in view.
on ~
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)
He was shot in full view of a large crowd.
He was shot in full view of a large crowd.
3. scenery
ADJ.
breathtaking, fine, lovely, magnificent, spectacular, splendid, stunning, superb, wonderful
a room with a breathtaking view across the bay
a room with a breathtaking view across the bay
commanding, panoramic | mountain, sea, etc.
VERB + VIEW
afford, boast, enjoy, give, have
Most rooms enjoy panoramic views of the sea. | The large windows give fine views of the surrounding countryside.
Most rooms enjoy panoramic views of the sea. | 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
PREP.
~ across/over
a view over the valley
a view over the valley
~ from
the view from his apartment
the view from his apartment
~ of
PHRASES
a room with a view