Words Like BEHOLD

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10 definitions of behold

1 To have in sight; to see clearly; to look at; to regard with the eyes.
2 To direct the eyes to, or fix them upon, an object; to look; to see.
3 see with attention
4 To perceive by the visual faculty; see: beheld a tiny figure in the distance.
5 To perceive through use of the mental faculty; comprehend: "Behold the man of the future” ( Jerry Adler).
6 To look upon; gaze at: We beheld a beautiful vista before us. See Synonyms at see1.
7 Used in the imperative for the purpose of calling attention.
8 To hold by; keep; retain.
9 To hold; keep; observe (a command).
10 To hold in view; fix the eyes upon; look at; see with attention; observe with care.
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