behold

American  

[bih-hohld] / bɪˈhoʊld /

verb (used with object)

beheld, beholding

1. to observe; look at; see.

   Synonyms:

   discern, watch, view, regard

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interjection

1. look; see.

   And, behold, three sentries of the King did appear.

behold British  

/ bɪˈhəʊld /

verb

1. to look (at); observe

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Other Word Forms

• beholdable adjective
• beholder noun
• unbeholdable adjective

Etymology

Origin of behold

First recorded before 900; Middle English beholden, Old English behaldan “to keep”; be-, hold ¹

Example Sentences

“He seems to thrive on it, and that’s a joy to behold,” the former speaker said.

From Los Angeles Times

Low and behold, right before Tyler, the Creator’s set, a bright orange blimp reading “Marty Supreme” began circling Dodger Stadium — just as Chalamet prophesied.

From Los Angeles Times

As an actor, Fraser’s second act has been a sight to behold.

From Los Angeles Times

Thanks to recent technological developments, the remastered series is a wonder to behold.

From Salon

Victor Gensini, an associate professor at Northern Illinois University's Department of Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment, recalled one of the more bizarre sights he has beheld in his years of studying these monstrous vortices.

From Salon