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 To see Kyra on a bullhorn corralling massive crowds at BravoCon was truly a sight to behold. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026 And for the jersey-clad among them, leaving the country on the heels of their favorite teams’ World Cup exits, what that suitcase beholds is worth stopping for. — Noah White, Washington Post, 30 June 2026 Undaunted, Delâge and builder Pourtout simply drove it to the show’s Grand Palais venue and parked it outside the entrance for all to behold. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 July 2026 Bello’s regression this season has been shocking to behold, and his Jekyll and Hyde act when starting games versus coming out as a bulk reliever defies explanation. — Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 28 June 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
Verb
  • Cape Verde 40-year-old goalkeeper Josimar Jose Evora Dias, also known as Vozinha, became a fan favorite along the way.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Sometimes there is a fine line between being a hero or a bum, but Dave has been able to negotiate that line, because players trust him, and the players know that Dave cares about them and their families.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of know
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  • As adult influencers dominate online fashion culture, and tweens and teens see the same content as adults, there are fewer spaces for young people to develop styles of their own.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026
  • Messi was trying to get a ball away from an Algerian player when he was seen digging his cleat into the back of the player’s calf.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of see
Verb
  • When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • However, it is rarely used on mainstream weather maps and by TV meteorologists, who favor the heat index that has long reigned supreme and is easily understood by the public.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of understand
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  • Court documents say witnesses noticed Lopez acting strangely before the attack.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Soon though, Shawna noticed some of Zaayer's strange behaviors — including scolding her grandson, getting upset over cleaning habits and allegedly showing them racist videos.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of notice
Verb
  • Your health can depend on recognizing the warning signs of too much heat and knowing how to act.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • This avian bystander may have recognized a fellow bird of prey in Coriolanus, whose role in the Roman ecosystem is necessary yet not fit for all purposes in a young democracy beset with growing pains.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of recognize
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  • However, the finale shows Oreana eyeing the positive results of a pregnancy test before asking Carter to run away together and start over.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The Swift operations team at Penn State University’s Eberly College of Science has reduced power usage and steered the observatory to eye the cosmos from a more streamlined position.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of eye
Verb
  • No individual can comprehend the complexity of today's environment alone.
    — Klaus Schwab, Time, 2 July 2026
  • To do it more than 80 times in competitions all over the country, as Riles has, is hard to comprehend.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of comprehend
Verb
  • They had been spotted in nearby trees but didn’t immediately return to the nest.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Rodríguez Castro made at least 23 private trips aboard a private jet to Panama between 2024 and late 2025, where he was spotted luxury-shopping.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of spot

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