behold
verb (used with object)
to observe; look at; see.
beholds
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present tense formof behold (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Arriving at the high point of the journey, elevation-wise, Ms. Kessler beholds the Cruz de Ferro, an iron cross regarded as an important source of spiritual uplift.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
In the Phaedrus, Plato describes the soul sprouting and growing wings when it beholds something beautiful.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 15, 2022
In the aria, Sara, Duchess of Nottingham, is hiding her tears from everyone but the audience as she beholds in the tragic tale of the Fair Rosamund a reflection of her own lovelorn grief.
From Washington Post ● May 6, 2021
The performance will be conducted by Carl St.Clair and will feature Tess Altiveros as the Child who beholds the magic spells.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2019
"Mourn not," she said, as one who beholds a vision.
From The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan by Lewis Wingfield
