behold — to look at or see something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to look at or see something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈhoʊld/
Example Sentences
- Behold my cooking skills! I can burn water and overcook ice cream.
- The tourists beheld the ancient castle with great admiration.
- Lo and behold, my cat actually came when I called its name!
behold
VERB[/bɪˈhoʊld/]
to look at or see something, especially something remarkable or impressive
The travelers stopped to behold the vast canyon glowing at sunset.
Behold the gold, be bold!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'behealdan', combining the prefix 'be-' (to cause or make) with 'healdan' (to hold or keep). The word evolved to mean 'to hold in view' or 'to look at'.
Breakdown
be- (cause, make) + hold (to grasp, keep, or direct one's gaze) = behold (to look at or observe)
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📝Examples
“Behold my cooking skills! I can burn water and overcook ice cream.”
“The tourists beheld the ancient castle with great admiration.”
“Lo and behold, my cat actually came when I called its name!”
“We beheld the majestic mountains rising before us.”
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