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behold Definition and Meaning in English (behold definition)

verb
Synonyms:seeobservegaze
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Behold definition: To see or observe something or someone, often with a sense of wonder, awe, or a command to pay attention.

Definitions of Behold

  1. 1verb(formal)

    To see or observe something or someone, often with a sense of wonder, awe, or a command to pay attention.

Example Sentences

formal

“Behold, the morning sun rises over the mountains.”

casual

“She asked him to behold the intricate details of the ancient tapestry.”

literary

“Behold the beauty of nature in its purest form.”

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past tensebeheld
past participlebeheld
present participlebeholding
agent nounbeholder

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Behold definition: To see or observe something or someone, often with a sense of wonder, awe, or a command to pay attention.
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'Behold' translates to 'behold' in English. Behold definition: To see or observe something or someone, often with a sense of wonder, awe, or a command to pay attention.
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