behold

Meanings

• verb

  to look at (something) for a long time, typically with admiration, wonder, or curiosity

  - "They beheld the beautiful sunset in awe."
  - "The visitors were allowed to behold the ancient ruins."

• verb

  to come upon or experience (something) for the first time

  - "The explorers were the first Europeans to behold the Pacific Ocean."
  - "I beheld a new perspective on life after reading that book."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɪˈhoʊld/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with behold
reveal , seal , veil , male , ale

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Variants

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beheld , behold , beholder , beholders , beholding , beholds , lo and behold , a sight to behold , a sight/wonder to behold , a wonder to behold , a sight to see , a sight to see/behold

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Etymology

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Old English behealdan : be- (intensive prefix) + haldan (to hold)

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Trivia

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1. Behold is a homophone of the word 'beholden', which means indebted or obligated.

2. The word behold comes from the Old English word 'behealdan', which means 'to hold, keep, or guard'.

3. Behold was used as a command in the Bible, meaning 'to look at, see, or observe'.

4. The word behold is often used in the title of works of art, literature, and music, such as Behold, a painting by J.M.W. Turner, or the poem 'Behold the Dark' by Emily Dickinson.

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Related Concepts

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1. contemplate: To think deeply about (something), typically for a long time. Behold and contemplate share the idea of looking at something with admiration and consideration.

2. witness: To see or observe (an event or situation). Behold and witness both involve observing something, but behold implies a deeper sense of engagement and admiration.

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Culture

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Behold has been used extensively in literature, particularly in poetic and descriptive passages. It conveys a sense of wonder, awe, and discovery, and is often used to describe the experience of witnessing something beautiful or extraordinary.

How to Memorize "behold"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and imagine yourself standing in a beautiful garden, looking at a stunning sunset. Visualize the colors, the shapes, and the feelings that come with the experience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word behold with the experience of witnessing something beautiful or extraordinary. Think of a time when you were truly awed by something and use that memory to help you remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: B = look at, H = hold, O = observe, L = wonder. Remember the acronym B-H-O-L to help you remember the meanings of behold.

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