2025-02-11 Verbs to use with ‘view’ – English In A Minute

Introduction

A view is how you see the world – your opinions and beliefs. There are some words that we often use together. These are called collocations. Learn some of the verbs that we often use with the noun ‘view’ with Georgie.

Common collocations with ‘view’

agree with a view
If you agree with a view, you share the same opinion.

• My sister agrees with my view that it’s important to visit our parents as much as possible.

support a view
If evidence supports a view, it means it makes the view convincing, but we’re still not 100% sure.

• This article supports his view that coffee is good for your health, but other articles say the opposite.

confirm a view
If evidence confirms the view, it clearly shows that the view is correct.

• Historical records confirm the view that the region used to experience earthquakes.

endorse a view
If you endorse a view, you publicly approve it.

• Politicians from both parties endorse the view that the healthcare system needs updating.

challenge a view
If you challenge a view, you disagree with and question a view. Opposing evidence can also challenge a view. 

• The documentary challenges the view that technology is always beneficial for society.

TRANSCRIPT

Note: This is not a word-for-word transcript.

Georgie
Let’s learn verbs commonly used with the noun ‘view’.

A view is how you see the world – your opinions and beliefs.

You can agree with a view, and that means you share the same opinion.

I agree with the view that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

If evidence supports a view, it means it makes the view convincing, but we’re still not 100% sure. But, if evidence confirms the view, it clearly shows that the view is correct.

The new study supports his view, but we need more research to make sure.

If you feel confident that the view is supported or confirmed, you may want to endorse the view – to publicly approve it.

Many experts endorse the view that climate change is a major global issue.

Lastly, if you don’t see convincing evidence, you might challenge the view – you disagree with and question the view.

I hope you agree with, and don’t challenge, our view that learning English is important!