beheld
bi-ˈheld 
bē-
; beholding
1
: to perceive through sight or apprehension : see
2
: to gaze upon : observe
It was a pleasure to behold the beauty of the sunset.
The enormous crowd was a sight to behold.
—used in the imperative especially to call attention
beholder
noun
Synonyms
Examples of behold in a Sentence
Those who have beheld the beauty of the desert never forget it.
to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth
Recent Examples on the Web
The Kansas City Royals’ starting rotation has been a sight to behold this season.
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Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2024
An Elite Eight matchup would be something to behold.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
The choreography at least is something to behold, particularly when the entire company takes the stage, mixing dance with elaborate stunt work.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024
Each morning, Jonah's radiant presence fills our halls with energy and enthusiasm, a true joy to behold.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024
The ocean alone is a sight to behold, and the coastal sage scrub growing along the cliffs and trail add pops of greens, yellows and oranges to the otherwise blue scenery.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2024
While the upper echelons of the film industry spent yesterday evening lusting after golden statues, there was a much more inclusive wave of gold (and silver) to behold at the Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
Some of the special effects and sets are a joy to behold.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Some people behold a wind turbine or a solar installation and see clean energy that will help stop global warming and make the United States more energy independent.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2024
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2024
An Elite Eight matchup would be something to behold.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2024
The choreography at least is something to behold, particularly when the entire company takes the stage, mixing dance with elaborate stunt work.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024
Each morning, Jonah's radiant presence fills our halls with energy and enthusiasm, a true joy to behold.
—Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024
The ocean alone is a sight to behold, and the coastal sage scrub growing along the cliffs and trail add pops of greens, yellows and oranges to the otherwise blue scenery.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2024
While the upper echelons of the film industry spent yesterday evening lusting after golden statues, there was a much more inclusive wave of gold (and silver) to behold at the Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
Some of the special effects and sets are a joy to behold.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Some people behold a wind turbine or a solar installation and see clean energy that will help stop global warming and make the United States more energy independent.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2024
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behold. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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