Viewed Meaning in English
word · lemma: view
ˈvjud
VYOOD
vjˈuːd
vy-OOD
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
She always viewed challenges as opportunities to grow.
natural
I haven't viewed that series yet—no spoilers!
natural
Their actions are viewed differently depending on cultural background.
natural