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behold

[bih-hohld] / bɪˈhoʊld /
VERB
regard; look at
Synonyms
STRONG
catch consider contemplate descry discern distinguish earmark eye eyeball flash note notice observe perceive regard scan see spot spy survey view watch witness
WEAK
feast one's eyes lay eyes on
Antonyms
STRONG
disbelieve discard disregard forget ignore look away miss misunderstand neglect overlook

Example Sentences

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Fact: The speed, power, and precision of U.S. air and naval power is indeed something to behold.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

"This was an incredibly surprising thing to behold," Lima said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

"And lo and behold, 12 hours later we had the rough version of this thing."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

No surprise, then, that the revival of “Amadeus” that opened Sunday at Pasadena Playhouse is a marvel to behold.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Truly I am in a sacred cosmic womb, a place where everything is born, and it is my sweet luck to behold its living core.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.