behold
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A living being is also endowed with theoretical knowledge—as in the Greek term theorein, meaning to behold, receive and contemplate ultimate reality as beauty, gift and mystery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Societies across the world valued gold as a symbol of divinity, immortality, and authority; its rarity made it a special privilege to behold and possess.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The charge into chips by investors has been something to behold.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Even when her film is utterly befuddling, it’s a joy to behold.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026
"He says you shall have a splendid golden crown that men shall tremble to behold."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Vocabulary lists containing behold
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"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 3
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