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view2 [transitive]
1 to think about something or someone in a particular way [= see]
view something from a ... perspective/standpoint 
It's an issue that can be viewed from several perspectives.
It's an issue that can be viewed from several perspectives. view something with caution/suspicion/scepticism etc The local people viewed newcomers with suspicion.
The local people viewed newcomers with suspicion.2 formal to look at something, especially because it is beautiful or you are interested in it Thousands of tourists come to view the gardens every year.
Thousands of tourists come to view the gardens every year. view a house/an apartment/a property (=go to see a house etc that you are interested in buying)
3 formal to watch a television programme, film etc : an opportunity to view the film before it goes on general release
an opportunity to view the film before it goes on general release