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Common collocations with viewpoint in American Collocation

viewpoint noun countable

US /ˈvjuˌpɔɪnt/

different

alternative
conflicting
different
differing
opposing

On the evening there was no conflicting viewpoint put across.

of a particular person

own
particular
personal

They made it clear they were expressing a personal viewpoint.

that most/few people have

majority
minority

I would take issue with your contention that we represent only a minority viewpoint.

influenced/not influenced by personal feelings

objective
subjective

Although not impossible, this is a very subjective viewpoint.

expressing doubt or not accepting change

conservative
sceptical

They were, rightly, approaching the situation from a sceptical viewpoint.

on a particular subject

philosophical
political
religious
scientific
theological
theoretical

From a theological viewpoint, it makes little sense to look at the existence of God merely as a matter of opinion.

express a viewpoint

express
offer
present
put

Many interesting and varied viewpoints were expressed during the discussion.

have a viewpoint

have
hold

Those who hold minority viewpoints must be given their due respect.

start to have a viewpoint

adopt
formulate

It usually best not to adopt an extreme viewpoint – a balanced answer is best.

look at something from a viewpoint

tell something from
view something from
write something from

The story is written from the viewpoint of a child.

respect or agree with someone’s viewpoint

respect
support
understand

Personal expression of views is encouraged and all viewpoints are respected.

be or show someone’s viewpoint

reflect
represent

Mr Paisley respresents the viewpoint of an increasing number of police officers.

have the same viewpoint as someone

share

Do you share the viewpoint that children should not be allowed to play computer games?