behold

verb

bi-ˈhōld How to pronounce behold (audio)
Definition of beholdnext
1
as in to know
to have a clear idea of to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth

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2
as in to see
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes I opened the window blinds and beheld snow everywhere

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Recent Examples of behold The polyrhythmic acumen of monster drummer Danny Carey remains a sight to behold. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 The Keller offense has been a sight to behold so far this season with a pair of 55-point explosions in Week 1 and Week 2. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026 For visitors to the museum, the larger-than-life tapestry is truly a sight to behold. — Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 Olise plays with freedom, intelligence and responsible abandon that is a joy to behold. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for behold
Recent Examples of Synonyms for behold
  1. know
  2. see
  3. understand
  4. notice
  5. recognize
  6. eye
  7. comprehend
  8. spot
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  • Depending on the machine and settings, that material ends up in a purge tower built alongside the print, or in a collection of little plastic doll's-house-looking spaghetti balls, affectionately known as printer poop.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Cringing can therefore manifest as the abashment of not knowing (yet; possibly ever) how to read something.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of know
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  • Protesters, many of whom have been seen carrying Palestinian flags, have set fire to historic buildings and attacked civilians.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026
  • American Transmission Company, a utility firm that develops and manages high-voltage transmission lines, has seen rapid growth, in part thanks to the AI and data center buildout.
    — Ted Kitterman, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of see
Verb
  • But the really impactful part is understanding the function and developing it into a tool.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The committee isn’t fully aware of the muddy bog in which Taverner is currently sinking, but Lamb is starting to understand the shape of it.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of understand
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  • Be intentional about noticing autumn and Halloween displays on lawns and porches, which seem as popular as ever this year.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • They are focused on inspecting what is known as the Taraia Object, a visual anomaly that has been visible in aerial photos dating back to 1938 but was first noticed in satellite imagery in 2020.
    — Lana Zak, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of notice
Verb
  • Cornyn’s disengagement has irked Paxton’s allies, who recognize Cornyn’s potential appeal to moderate voters — including those Cruz might not be able to reach.
    — Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Among that trio was The Mayan, built in 1926 as the home of Elks Lodge 705 and recognized as a rare American example of Mayan Revival Architecture.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of recognize
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  • Shares of CoreWeave slid nearly 12% on Friday and dropped roughly 24% this week as investors nervously eye its mounting debt.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The book was at one point set up for feature development at Universal and in the late 2010s was being eyed as a series.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of eye
Verb
  • No single person can claim to comprehend an EUV machine in its entirety.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • That straining to comprehend the irrational fog of human emotions is the show’s explicit subject only clarifies the problem rather than neutralizing it.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of comprehend
Verb
  • Earlier this year, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos was spotted breaking bread with HBO chief content officer Casey Bloys.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Krantz said the suspect, a male city resident who has not yet been publicly identified, was spotted entering the school by a community member, who eventually pursued him into the school and shot him.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/behold. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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