to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to consider
to pay attention to; to watch
彼を天才と目す人は多い。
Many people regard him as a genius.
次期リーダーと目した人物が辞退した。
The person seen as the next leader withdrew.
有力候補と目して注目が集まる。
Attention gathers as he is seen as a strong candidate.