behold

[bɪˈhəʊld]

behold Definition

• 1. to see or observe (someone or something)
• 2. to look at (something)

Using behold: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "behold" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Behold the beauty of nature!

• Example

  He beheld a strange sight.

• Example

  I beheld the sunset over the ocean.

• Example

  She stood and beheld the city skyline.

behold Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for behold

• gaze
• observe
• view
• watch

Antonyms for behold

• ignore
• disregard

Phrases with behold

• beholden to someone

  owing thanks or having a duty to someone

  Example

  I am beholden to my parents for their support.

• lo and behold

  used to express surprise or wonder

  Example

  Lo and behold, I found my lost keys in the couch cushions!

• beholding to the eye

  able to be seen or observed

  Example

  The beauty of the sunset was a beholding to the eye.

Origins of behold

from Middle English 'biholden', meaning 'to keep, tend'

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Summary: behold in Brief

The verb 'behold' [bɪˈhəʊld] means to see or observe something or someone, or to look at something. It can be used in phrases like 'beholden to someone,' meaning owing thanks or having a duty to someone, and 'lo and behold,' used to express surprise or wonder. 'Behold' is a formal term that can be replaced with 'observe' or 'view.'