behold
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /bɪˈhoʊld/
KK: /bɪˈhoʊld/
intransitive verb
Definition
To see or observe something, often used to draw attention to it.
Example
Behold the beauty of the sunset over the mountains.
Tense Forms
Past: beheld
Past Participle: beheld
Conversation
Hey, behold this amazing view from the top of the hill!
Wow, it's breathtaking! I didn't expect it to be so beautiful.
Right? You have to come up here more often to behold it yourself.
Absolutely! I'll bring some snacks next time for a proper picnic.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
see
view
witness
Antonyms
ignore
overlook
miss
transitive verb
Definition
To look at something or someone, often with admiration or wonder.
Example
As we reached the top of the mountain, we beheld a stunning view of the valley below.
Tense Forms
Past: beheld
Past Participle: beheld
Conversation
Did you behold that sunset last night?
Yes, it was absolutely stunning!
I couldn’t believe how vibrant the colors were.
Root Explanation
Behold → It is formed from "be-" (meaning to make or cause) and "hold" (from Old English "holdan", meaning to grasp or keep). The word "behold" means to make oneself grasp or see something, often used in the context of looking at something with attention or wonder.
Memory Tip
Think of making yourself 'grasp' or 'see' something clearly — 'be-' means to make, and 'hold' means to grasp.
Visually Confused Words
rebehold
berthold
beshod
beheld
hold
bold
beld