BEHELD Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

beheld

verb

past tense of behold

as in understood

to have a clear idea of to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth

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as in noticed

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes I opened the window blinds and beheld snow everywhere

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But González understood the system better than all those people.

— Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
Still, the 2021 GAO investigation found that the protections were unevenly understood and applied.

— María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of understood

Verb

Michael Reaves / Getty Images When the Bears traveled to Cincinnati for a joint practice last month, Kmet noticed how much the Bengals’ defense changed in one offseason, a perfect example of the message Johnson is sending.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Common causes include overwatering, pests like leafminers or spider mites, fungal issues, or frost damage, which is often noticed in early spring.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of noticed

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As the commission moved toward a vote on the plan, there was a certain resignation among the ballroom skeptics, who knew that they were outnumbered.

— Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
His team-mates and Cisse were among those who knew what happened, while the club tried to help him.

— Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of knew

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On Monday, while crews were surveying for damage, first responders spotted alarming cracks around some homes, Long Beach Fire Department Capt.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Just last week, Hailey Bieber was spotted wearing a pretty powder blue V-neck top that immediately went to the top of my wishlist.

— Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of spotted

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Narra, whose family is from southern India, recognized one of the songs — a number from the romantic comedy, Desi Boyz.

— Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026
The film won for documentary or nonfiction special, while Hargitay was recognized for directing for a documentary/nonfiction program.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of recognized

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Last year, Killian was on a list with other campuses that appear to be eyed for closure.

— Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Production is being eyed for November, filming primarily in the Tampa/Clearwater area, where the original Hooters restaurant opened in 1983.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026

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