beholding
Meanings
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Verb
To look at something, typically for a long time and with great attention.
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Verb
To hold or keep something in one's mind.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with beholdingholding , showing , towing , owing
Variants
List of all variants of beholding that leads to same resultbeheld , behold , beholder , beholders , beholding , beholds
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).beholds, beholden, beholding, beheld
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From old English behalden, from behaldan to hold, keep.
Trivia
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The word 'beholding' comes from the Old English word 'behalden', which means 'to hold'.
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In medieval literature, the phrase 'to behold' was often used to describe a character's vision or revelation.
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The word 'beholding' is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'contemplate'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Observation: The act of watching or noticing something.
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Contemplation: The act of deep thought or reflection.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'beholding' is often used to describe a character's intense gaze or observation of something. In art, it can refer to the act of creating a representation of something. In music, it can refer to the act of listening to or observing a performance.
How to Memorize "beholding"
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visualize
- Imagine yourself looking intently at an object or scene.
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associate
- Associate the word 'beholding' with the act of looking or observing.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'B-E-H-O-L-D-I-N-G' to remember the word.
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