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behold

[ bih-hohld ]

verb (used with object)

beheld, beholding.
  1. to observe; look at; see.

    Synonyms: , , ,



interjection

  1. look; see:

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

behold

/ ²úɪˈ³óəʊ±ô»å /

verb

  1. to look (at); observe
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ²ú±ðˈ³ó´Ç±ô»å±ð°ù, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²ú±ð·³ó´Ç±ô»å·²¹Â·²ú±ô±ð adjective
  • ²ú±ð·³ó´Ç±ô»å·±ð°ù noun
  • un·²ú±ð·³ó´Ç±ô»å·²¹Â·²ú±ô±ð adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of behold1

First recorded before 900; Middle English beholden, Old English behaldan “to keepâ€; be-, hold 1
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of behold1

Old English bihealdan ; related to Old High German bihaltan , Dutch behouden ; see be- , hold
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Example Sentences

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And — lo and behold! — now, that future is all too distinctly here.

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As a kid growing up with showbiz connections in New York City, Lenny Kravitz had already beheld some of music’s most thrilling live acts by the time he was 10 or 11.

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It’s a sight to behold as she dribbles around opponents, makes an assist or pulls up for a three.

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In the context of the story, the narrator is describing his descent into insanity after beholding the most grotesque, ungodly beast in existence.

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But the ecstatic response from the Republicans in the room to each and every one, replete with standing ovations and shouts of excitement was something to behold.

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