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view n. 1 outlook, aspect, prospect, scene, perspective, vista,
panorama, spectacle, picture, tableau; landscape, seascape,
cityscape: From the tower we had a view of the devastation
below. 2 opinion, point of view, approach, position, judgement,
belief, way of thinking, conception, understanding, impression,
feeling, sentiment, notion: Denham's view is that the country's
defences are inadequate. 3 aspect, angle, position, prospect,
perspective, vision, representation, projection: Here is a
termite's-eye view of the timbers in your house. 4 inspection,
survey, vision, sight, observation, scrutiny, examination,
contemplation, study: The shroud was pulled away, exposing the
revolting object to our view. 5 aim, direction, intent,
intention, purpose, objective, object, expectation, prospect,
vision, hope, dream: We cultivated their friendship with a view
to being invited aboard their yacht. 6 in view of. in light of,
considering, in consideration of, because of, on account of: In
view of your failure to respond to our letters, we must refer
the matter to our lawyers.
--v. 7 look at or upon or over, see, take in, watch, observe,
scrutinize, examine, regard, behold: From this vantage point
one can view the entire valley. 8 witness, see, watch, observe,
take in: We viewed the entire robbery as it took place. 9
regard, consider, think of, look on or upon, judge, deem,
believe, hold, estimate, rate, gauge, assess: Control views
Craven as a threat.
viewpoint n. standpoint, (point of) view, attitude, angle, slant,
position, stance, vantage point, perspective, frame of
reference, way of thinking, context: From our viewpoint,
widening the road only encourages speeding.
vigilance n. watchfulness, alertness, observance, guardedness,
circumspection, attentiveness, caution: While the dog remains
loose, we must exercise vigilance.
vigilant adj. watchful, alert, sharp, observant, guarded, circumspect,
attentive, wakeful, cautious, careful, wary, chary, on one's
guard, on the alert, on the lookout, eagle-eyed, hawk-eyed,
Argus-eyed, on the qui vive, on one's toes, with one's eyes
open, Colloq with one's eyes skinned or peeled: As long as we