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viewed

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈvjud// UK //vjˈuːd// viewed

v. to look at something or think about it in a certain way.

v. to regard or consider something in a particular manner; to look at or inspect visually.


SIMPLE

The house can be viewed by appointment only.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager viewed the recent drop in sales as a temporary problem rather than a long-term failure.

COMPLEX

Historically, this artistic movement was viewed with suspicion by the establishment, though it is now celebrated for its revolutionary approach to light and shadow.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the passive voice or followed by the preposition 'as' to indicate a specific perspective.

Pitfall

The movie was viewed by millions people.The movie was viewed by millions of people.When using 'viewed' in the passive with large numbers, do not forget the preposition 'of' after the number noun.

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