Beholds Meaning in English
word · lemma: behold
bɪˈhoʊɫd
bih-HOHD
bɪhˈəʊldz
bih-HOHLDZ
Definition
To see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive. Used in a formal or literary context.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal and literary; rarely used in everyday speech. Commonly appears in older texts, religious writing, or poetic language. Do not use 'beholds' for casual situations where you would just say 'sees' or 'looks at.'
Spanish: contempla - observaPortuguese (BR): contempla - observaPortuguese (PT): contempla - observaChinese (Simplified): 注视 - 目睹Chinese (Traditional): 注視 - 目睹Hindi: निहारता है - देखता हैArabic: يتأمل - يشاهدBengali: নিরীক্ষণ করে - দর্শন করেRussian: созерцает - взираетJapanese: 見つめる - じっと見るVietnamese: chiêm ngưỡng - ngắm nhìnKorean: 바라보다 - 응시하다Turkish: seyreder - dikkatlice bakarUrdu: نگاہ کرتا ہے - مشاہدہ کرتا ہےIndonesian: mengagumi - memandangi
Example Sentences
The crowd beholds the magician's amazing trick.
basic
Whoever beholds this view never forgets it.
natural
As the sun sets, she quietly beholds the changing sky.
natural
He beholds wonders that words cannot describe.
natural
He beholds the beautiful painting on the wall.
basic
She beholds the sunrise from her window.
basic