behold

verb
UK: /bɪˈhəʊld/
US: /bɪˈhoʊld/

  1. To see or observe someone or something.

    1. Behold, a rainbow appeared after the storm. [ ] [ ]
    2. I behold the beauty of nature every time I hike in the mountains. [ ] [ ]

  2. To look at someone or something in a surprising or impressive way.

    1. Behold the magician's incredible illusions. [ ] [ ]
    2. We behold the new monument erected in the city center honoring veterans. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

see observe view look gaze witness
behold interjection

  1. Used to draw attention to someone or something; look!

    1. Behold, the King! [ ] [ ]
    2. Behold, a new star has emerged in the night sky. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "behold" in English means: To see or observe someone or something., To look at someone or something in a surprising or impressive way..

The phonetic transcription of "behold" is /bɪˈhəʊld/ in British English and /bɪˈhoʊld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "behold": see, observe, view, look, gaze, witness.

Example usage of "behold": "Behold, a rainbow appeared after the storm.". More examples on the page.