behold
to observe; look at; see.
look; see: And, behold, three sentries of the King did appear.
Origin of behold
1Other words for behold
1 | regard, gaze upon, view; watch; discern |
Other words from behold
- be·hold·a·ble, adjective
- be·hold·er, noun
- un·be·hold·a·ble, adjective
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How to use behold in a sentence
We decided to Google it and lo and behold, we found out that it wasn’t that crazy of an idea.
Still fighting for parental rights in Ireland | Ranae von Meding | February 14, 2021 | Washington BladeSnow in the District typically draws crowds to Capitol Hill, widely beheld as one of the best places in the city for sledding.
After 2 to 4 inches of snow, an icy night ahead in D.C. area. Snow showers possible Monday. | Jason Samenow, Dan Stillman, Andrew Freedman | February 1, 2021 | Washington PostThe Communist Youth League of China on its official Weibo account called the protests on Capitol Hill the most "beautiful site to behold," mocking Nancy Pelosi's description of demonstrations in Hong Kong in 2019.
China Has Reacted to the Storming of the U.S. Capitol by Comparing It to the Wrecking of Hong Kong's Legislature | Amy Gunia / Hong Kong | January 11, 2021 | TimeIn June 2019, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi described the Hong Kong demonstrations as “a beautiful sight to behold.”
China Has Reacted to the Storming of the U.S. Capitol by Comparing It to the Wrecking of Hong Kong's Legislature | Amy Gunia / Hong Kong | January 11, 2021 | TimeArabella, who was sitting at work, rose on beholding a stranger—a little confused—but by no means ungracefully so.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2) | Charles Dickens
Beholding Mrs. Pontellier make her appearance, the girl had at once suspected a lovers' rendezvous.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinOne weakness Ida could not overcome; the repugnance to beholding herself in her mourning garments.
Alone | Marion HarlandCan I be as gay as you, after losing the late king, and now beholding my son's kingdom about to burst into flames?
Catherine de' Medici | Honore de BalzacHe had worked across from the left column, and we were soon beholding his bright jacket in a tangle of logs and stumps.
A Virginia Scout | Hugh Pendexter
British Dictionary definitions for behold
/ (bɪˈhəʊld) /
to look (at); observe
Origin of behold
1Derived forms of behold
- beholder, noun
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