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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Hernández knows how to fire up a crowd in a big postseason moment.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Compounding the mystery is the fact that no one outside of Disney really knows how well The Shards performed for FX and Hulu.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of knows

Verb

Andersen sees energy storage, which would allow for continual energy supply even when the wind isn’t blowing, as the wind sector’s next big opportunity.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
In her review of the exhibition, critic Aruna D’Souza sees this resemblance as a blind spot in the show’s curation.

— Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of sees

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People are complicated, and Juno Temple understands the character well enough to embody Keeley’s contradictions and make sense of them, most of the time.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026
A student who understands the course content should be able to demonstrate that understanding regardless of the evaluation method.

— Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of understands

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Tasks need a human being who notices what is happening and takes responsibility.

— Nikola Kiridzic, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
For cases such as the one described in this recent post in which cats are being fed on private property within an association community, violation notices as well as cease and desist letters are the most common initial responses.

— Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 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 honor recognizes recognizes filmmakers whose bodies of work have made significant contributions to contemporary cinema.

— Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Hamm also created the Harold Hamm International Prize for Biomedical Research in Diabetes, which recognizes and promotes lasting achievements in diabetes research.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of recognizes

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Continue reading … STONE SECRETS — 'Lost' medieval castle found hiding in plain sight after professor spots telltale clues.

— , FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Anyone who spots Rio is urged to stay 100 yards away, and to report any sightings to their website or the WhaleAlert app.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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