perspective (n)
position (n)
view (n)

Definition: a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
Example: consider what follows from the positivist view.

capture (v)
catch (v)
get (v)

Definition: succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase
Example: We finally got the suspect. Did you catch the thief?.

catch (v)
grab (v)
take hold of (v)

Definition: take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
Example: Catch the ball!. Grab the elevator door!.

trip up (v)
catch (v)

Definition: detect a blunder or misstep
Example: The reporter tripped up the senator.

cast (v)
mold (v)
mould (v)

Definition: form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
Example: cast a bronze sculpture.

point of view (n)
stand (n)
standpoint (n)
viewpoint (n)

Definition: a mental position from which things are viewed
Example: we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians. teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events.

cast (v)
drift (v)
ramble (v)
range (v)
roam (v)
roll (v)
rove (v)
stray (v)
swan (v)
tramp (v)
vagabond (v)
wander (v)

Definition: move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
Example: The gypsies roamed the woods. roving vagabonds. the wandering Jew. The cattle roam across the prairie. the laborers drift from one town to the next. They rolled from town to town.

look (n)
looking (n)
looking at (n)

Definition: the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
Example: he went out to have a look. his look was fixed on her eyes. he gave it a good looking at. his camera does his looking for him.

catch (v)
capture (v)

Definition: capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping
Example: I caught a rabbit in the trap today.

cast (v)
cast off (v)
drop (v)
shake off (v)
shed (v)
throw (v)
throw away (v)
throw off (v)

Definition: get rid of
Example: he shed his image as a pushy boss. shed your clothes.

pick up (v)
catch (v)

Definition: perceive with the senses quickly, suddenly, or momentarily
Example: I caught the aroma of coffee. He caught the allusion in her glance. ears open to catch every sound. The dog picked up the scent. Catch a glimpse.