viewed
word · lemma: view
Definition
Past tense of 'view.' Means to have looked at something, especially attentively, or to have considered something in a particular way.
Usage & Nuances
Most often formal or written; can refer to both seeing (with your eyes) and considering mentally. Common with passive forms ('is viewed as'). Not used for casual 'watching TV' (prefer 'watched').
Spanish: visto - consideradoPortuguese (BR): visto - consideradoPortuguese (PT): visto - consideradoChinese (Simplified): 观看 - 视为Chinese (Traditional): 觀看 - 視為Hindi: देखा गया - माना गयाArabic: مشاهَد - مُعتَبَرBengali: দেখেছিল - বিবেচনা করেছিলRussian: рассматривал - просматривалJapanese: 見た - 見なしたVietnamese: xem - đánh giáKorean: 보았다 - 간주했다Turkish: görüldü - değerlendirildiUrdu: دیکھا - سمجھاIndonesian: melihat - memandang
Example Sentences
The movie was viewed by millions of people.
basic
He viewed the painting closely.
basic
The proposal was viewed with skepticism.
basic
I haven't viewed that series yet—no spoilers!
natural
Their actions are viewed differently depending on cultural background.
natural
She always viewed challenges as opportunities to grow.
natural