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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With a green, blue, and gold floral design, the number was a sight to behold.
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Nov. 2025
The golden age of department stores in the early-to-mid 20th century was a sight the lucky got to behold.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
Lo and behold, later that night Zosia arrives at her doorstep with the explosive.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Lo and behold, two perfectly sized containers appeared before us.
—Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2025
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Nov. 2025
The golden age of department stores in the early-to-mid 20th century was a sight the lucky got to behold.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2025
Lo and behold, later that night Zosia arrives at her doorstep with the explosive.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
Lo and behold, two perfectly sized containers appeared before us.
—Florence O'Connor, Vogue, 14 Nov. 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 27 Nov. 2025.
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