view
UK: vjuː | US: vjuː
n. 1. The act of seeing or observing; a sight or visual perception.
n. 2. A particular way of considering or interpreting something; an opinion.
vt. 1. To look at or inspect something.
vt. 2. To consider or regard something in a particular way.
The word "view" traces back to Latin vidēre ("to see"), which evolved into Old French veoir and later veue ("sight" or "vision"). The English term retained the core meaning of visual perception but expanded metaphorically to include mental perspectives (e.g., "point of view"). The spelling "view" directly preserves the French-influenced form, with no further morphemic division possible without violating the original spelling.
The mountain offers a breathtaking view at sunrise.
In my view, the proposal needs further discussion.
She viewed the painting with great admiration.
The documentary presents a historical view of the event.
Tourists flock to the tower to view the city skyline.