BEHOLDS Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

beholds

verb

present tense third-person singular of behold

as in knows

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

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as in sees

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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Recent Examples of beholds Holiness is wholeness— the unbroken reality God beholds in His own reflection. — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026 And for the jersey-clad among them, leaving the country on the heels of their favorite teams’ World Cup exits, what that suitcase beholds is worth stopping for. — Noah White, Washington Post, 30 June 2026 Stretching from 72nd to 158th street, the park is a thin sliver that runs alongside the Hudson River and beholds panoramic waterfront views. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2025

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The prince didn’t have any luck in blocking Kelce, which comes as little surprise given the Chiefs star knows how to avoid defensive players.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Anyone who has worked at a fast-growing company at the edge of technology knows that obligations, circumstances and products change daily.

— Daniel Kjellén, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of knows

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No one device has to do everything; each plays the role it is best suited for, coordinated by a personal AI agent that understands the user’s context and acts only at the user’s direction.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s effortless style still has its hold on fashion, and the fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez understands the allure better than anyone.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of understands

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Andrew Taylor-Parr, the image director for Comme des Garçons (who actually lives in the Barbican), notices the appeal of raw materials and strong form against the modern backdrop of visual noise and commercial polish.

— Alex Eagle, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Officials urged anyone who notices suspicious signs of infestation to report them immediately.

— Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of notices

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In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
In the end, A Guardian and a Thief is a story that comprehends hunger more deeply than the world that produces it.

— Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025

Definition of comprehends

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Swift is expected to plunge back through Earth’s atmosphere by year’s end, as solar storms drag its orbit lower, while Katalyst eyes future rescue attempts for other telescopes such as Hubble.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The film will enter production this November in Vermont as production company GrizzlieBradFilms LLC eyes a 2028 debut.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of eyes

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The display recognizes a fear that has lingered in immigrant families, and a loss felt far beyond them.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
The Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes a British or international designer whose career has helped shape and redefine fashion through creativity, originality and innovation.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of recognizes

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Mom spots shipwreck hiding beneath lake after years of beach visits.

— , FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Along the route, another driver yells out their window to say hi to Hollywell, while Ayo spots two friends on bicycles and greets them with a cheerful grin and full-body wave.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026

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