viewpoint
gb/vjˈupˌɔɪnt/ us/vjˈupˌɔɪnt/
A2
English
~ 5000
nézőpont, álláspont, kilátópont, kilátóhely
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s viewpoint on [something]
From her viewpoint, the plan was too risky.
Az ő nézőpontjából a terv túl kockázatos volt.
We should listen to different viewpoints before making a decision.
Mielőtt döntést hozunk, meg kell hallgatnunk a különböző nézőpontokat.
The article presents the author's viewpoint on climate change.
His viewpoint on education reform is well known.
Learner examples
From my viewpoint, the movie was very good.
Az én nézőpontomból a film nagyon jó volt.
We talked about our different viewpoints.
Beszélgettünk az eltérő nézőpontjainkról.
Her viewpoint is not the same as mine.
He shared his viewpoint with the class.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'viewpoint' with 'view', which can mean a physical sight; 'viewpoint' in this sense is always about opinions or attitudes.
Meaning
personal opinion or attitude
Collocations
from my viewpoint
|different viewpoints
|share a viewpoint
|express a viewpoint
Synonyms
perspective (Slightly broader; can also refer to a physical view or artistic angle.)
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opinion (More general; does not suggest depth of consideration as much as 'viewpoint'.)
Antonyms
disregard (Lack of consideration or ignoring an opinion.)
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consensus (General agreement rather than an individual stance.)
Themes
communication
|opinions
|discussion
|core_vocabulary
Definition
What someone thinks or believes about something.
A particular attitude, opinion, or way of considering a matter.
NOUN
A2
2
kilátópont
B2
kilátóhely
B1
Usage pattern:
a viewpoint over [a place]
We stopped at a scenic viewpoint to take photos.
Megálltunk egy szép kilátópontnál, hogy fényképeket készítsünk.
The trail leads to a viewpoint over the valley.
Az ösvény egy völgyre néző kilátóponthoz vezet.
From this viewpoint, you can see the entire city.
Learner examples
The bus stopped at a viewpoint.
A busz megállt egy kilátópontnál.
We went to the viewpoint to take pictures.
Elmentünk a kilátóponthoz fényképezni.
From the viewpoint, we saw the sea.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the opinion-related sense; here it refers to an actual place.
Meaning
place for viewing scenery
Collocations
scenic viewpoint
|mountain viewpoint
|tourist viewpoint
Synonyms
lookout (Often used for elevated places to observe scenery or watch for danger.)
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observation point (More formal or technical; used in tourism and surveying.)
Antonyms
blind spot (An area that cannot be seen from a certain position.)
Themes
travel
|nature
|geography
Definition
A place where you can see a large area clearly.
A location that offers a good view of the surrounding area.
Grammar
Dictionary form
viewpoint
IPA
GB/vjˈupˌɔɪnt/
US/vjˈupˌɔɪnt/
Syllables & stress
view - point (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (view)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: viewpoint
- Plural: viewpoints
Word family
Expressions
from a different viewpoint
1/fɹˈʌm ə dˈɪfɹənt vjˈupˌɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
considering another perspective
Thinking about something in another person's way.
Examples
- Try to see it from a different viewpoint.
- From a different viewpoint, the problem seems easier to solve.
from my viewpoint
1/fɹˈʌm mˈaɪ vjˈupˌɔɪnt/
fixed phrase
in my opinion
Used to say what you think about something.
Examples
- From my viewpoint, the changes are necessary.
- From my viewpoint, this is the best solution.
take the viewpoint that
1/tˈeɪk ðə vjˈupˌɔɪnt ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
adopt a specific opinion
To believe or decide that something is true or right.
Examples
- I take the viewpoint that education should be free.
- They take the viewpoint that safety comes first.