belief implies often deliberate acceptance and intellectual assent.
a firm belief in her party's platform
conviction applies to a firmly and seriously held belief.
the conviction that animal life is as sacred as human
persuasion suggests a belief grounded on assurance (as by evidence) of its truth.
was of the persuasion that everything changes
sentiment suggests a settled opinion reflective of one's feelings.
her feminist sentiments are well-known
Example Sentences
Noun The views expressed herein are strictly those of the author. There is no evidence to support that view. The ship slowly sailed out of view. The ship disappeared from view. Verb The building is most impressive when viewed from the front. A medical examiner is now viewing the evidence. The program was viewed by millions of people. Different people view this problem in different ways. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Partly because of space limitations and partly an aesthetic choice, diners have a full view of industrial refrigerators and glass-front beverage coolers. Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 The second-floor media/game room with a wet bar has a drool-worthy view thanks to the glass railing encapsulating a large balcony. Brianna Griff, Chron, 4 Sep. 2022 Friday’s incident drew an immediate reaction from M’s catcher Cal Raleigh, who had a pretty good view of what Cleveland’s All-Star second baseman did in order to get on base. Joe Noga, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 Reidinger and Radmann had a different view of their community than the impression Young described in the online interview. Danya Perez, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Sep. 2022 Taking the space vacated by Shipwreck Bar & Grille, the two-story eatery will have a view of the Jupiter Lighthouse and the Loxahatchee River. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 In West Los Angeles, Crystal Kaza, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1991, had a starkly different view of Pelosi’s trip.Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Polling before the election showed Palin to be a polarizing figure; three in five Alaskans had a negative view of her, according to more than one poll. Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Sep. 2022 The survey found 39% of voters overall had a favorable view of Mr. Trump. John Mccormick, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022
Verb
Trần says it’s crucial that Asian Americans view their desire to be treated with dignity as part of a shared endeavor among people of color to fightracism.Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 People gather along the streets of Ballater, Scotland, to view the funeral procession of the late Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday. Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2022 Later in the day, the king’s sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, emerged together with their wives outside Windsor Castle to view a sea of flowers placed at the castle gates, and then greeted and chatted with well-wishers. Stu Woo And Trefor Moss, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 For more information on the event, or to view the full roster of Kane County Forest Preserve District nature programs, go to www.kaneforest.com or call 630-444-3190 or find the district on social media by searching @forestpreserve.Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 When the Queen Mother lay in state in Westminster Hall before her funeral in 2002, thousands of people queued for hours to view her coffin. Kerry Mcdermott, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2022 Berry said the Browns are determined not to view the season as waiting for Watson’s 11-game suspension to end – or that the QB will be the team savior. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Hours after the ceremony, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, later joined Prince William and Princess Kate at Windsor Castle to view the sea of floral tributes left by the public in honor of the princes’ grandmother. Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka And Sylvia Hui, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Sep. 2022 The Wales's and the Sussexes have come together to view some of the many tributes for the Queen left by the public outside Windsor Castle. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Sep. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English vewe, vyewe, from Anglo-French, from feminine of veu, viewe, past participle of veer to see, from Latin vidēre — more at wit