Engels

viewpoint

gb/vjˈupˌɔɪnt/ us/vjˈupˌɔɪnt/
A2 Engels
~ 5000
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Zelfstandig naamwoord B1 entity
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personal opinion or attitude

What someone thinks or believes about something.

Gebruikspatroon: [someone]'s viewpoint on [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'viewpoint' with 'view', which can mean a physical sight; 'viewpoint' in this sense is always about opinions or attitudes.
Synoniemen
perspective (Slightly broader; can also refer to a physical view or artistic angle.) | opinion (More general; does not suggest depth of consideration as much as 'viewpoint'.)
Antoniemen
disregard (Lack of consideration or ignoring an opinion.) | consensus (General agreement rather than an individual stance.)
Woordcombinaties
from my viewpoint |different viewpoints |share a viewpoint |express a viewpoint
Thema's
communication |opinions |discussion |core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
  • From her viewpoint, the plan was too risky.
  • We should listen to different viewpoints before making a decision.
  • The article presents the author's viewpoint on climate change.
  • His viewpoint on education reform is well known.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • From my viewpoint, the movie was very good.
  • We talked about our different viewpoints.
  • Her viewpoint is not the same as mine.
  • He shared his viewpoint with the class.
Zelfstandig naamwoord A2 entity
2

place for viewing scenery

A place where you can see a large area clearly.

Gebruikspatroon: a viewpoint over [a place]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the opinion-related sense; here it refers to an actual place.
Synoniemen
lookout (Often used for elevated places to observe scenery or watch for danger.) | observation point (More formal or technical; used in tourism and surveying.)
Antoniemen
blind spot (An area that cannot be seen from a certain position.)
Woordcombinaties
scenic viewpoint |mountain viewpoint |tourist viewpoint
Thema's
travel |nature |geography
Voorbeelden
  • We stopped at a scenic viewpoint to take photos.
  • The trail leads to a viewpoint over the valley.
  • From this viewpoint, you can see the entire city.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • The bus stopped at a viewpoint.
  • We went to the viewpoint to take pictures.
  • From the viewpoint, we saw the sea.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
viewpoint
IPA
GB/vjˈupˌɔɪnt/
US/vjˈupˌɔɪnt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
view - point (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (view)
Woordvormen
Noun
  • Base: viewpoint
  • Plural: viewpoints
Woordfamilie
Forms
viewpoints noun
Core family
view noun A2
Related words
viewer noun B1 viewing noun viewable adjective
Advanced or less common
overview noun B1 preview noun B1 review noun B1
Uitdrukkingen

from a different viewpoint

1
/fɹˈʌm ə dˈɪfɹənt vjˈupˌɔɪnt/
fixed phrase

considering another perspective

Thinking about something in another person's way.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • 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.

Voorbeelden
  • I take the viewpoint that education should be free.
  • They take the viewpoint that safety comes first.

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