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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Tatis probably doesn’t think so, but going 207 at-bats without a dinger, at his caliber, was something to behold.
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Krista Simmons, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Destin and Andrew’s harmony is really remarkable to behold.
—Ben Kingsley, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
These vibrant aura nails are a treat to behold.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Tatis probably doesn’t think so, but going 207 at-bats without a dinger, at his caliber, was something to behold.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
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 13 Jun. 2026.
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