grammar · neutral
be seen as + noun / adjective
to be perceived or regarded in a particular way (e.g. X is seen as important).
Examples
“The policy is seen as beneficial by many economists.”
“He is seen as a leader among his peers.”
“Recycling is often seen as essential for sustainable cities.”
Band 8 sentence
“Educational attainment is increasingly seen as a key determinant of social mobility, shaping both employment prospects and life chances.”
Collocations
- be seen as + adjective
- be seen as + a/an + countable noun
Common mistakes
is seen like→is seen as
is seen as to be→is seen as
are seen as leader→are seen as a leader
Say it for a higher band
5seen like→6seen to be→7+be seen as + noun / adjective
Synonyms
be regarded as
be viewed as
Easily confused
be regarded as
“The novel is widely regarded as a masterpiece of twentieth-century literature.”
be seen as
“The plan is seen as impractical by many residents.”
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