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
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
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Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
The covered wedge-like heel, measuring approximately seven inches, is a sight to behold and gave the actress a major boost in height.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
So behold the October complete game magic of Yamamoto.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
La Bamba’s chefs are dialed in to classic cuisine, and Jefe’s nacho tower is a thing to behold.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for behold
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“Behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/behold. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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