Definitions

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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Behold Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios, once a gas station and now a well-lighted gift shop on 11th Street in Tulsa.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Behold, the most beautiful big car I’ve ever laid eyes on, and I’ve laid my eyes on plenty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Behold: Slate’s unofficial guide to 2023’s biggest winners and losers, debased jokers, and most valuable players.

From Slate • Dec. 27, 2023

Behold: A new book by a longtime national talk radio host was ranked No. 1 on Amazon before it was even published.

From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2023

“My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Behold, he comes leaping upon the mountains, skipping upon the hills!”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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