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

Even when her film is utterly befuddling, it’s a joy to behold.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

"Lo and behold, it stripped synapses off neurons," Shatz said -- quite a surprise for a molecule researchers had previously thought had no function at all.

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2026

“Come into the moonlight, for I wish only to behold your beauty and your wit, which you possess in such abundance, it stops my heart.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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