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behold

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb behold has 1 sense
  1. behold, lay eyes on - see with attention; "behold Christ!"
    --1 is one way to see
    Derived form: noun beholder1
    Sample sentences:
    They behold the newspapers
    They behold themselves

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behold

Part of Speech: verb

Sense: to see or observe something or someone

Usage: popular

Example Sentence 1: Behold the stunning sunset over the ocean.

Example Sentence 2: As I rounded the corner, I beheld a magnificent statue in the park.

Part of Speech: interjection

Sense: used to draw attention to something extraordinary

Usage: popular

Example Sentence 1: Behold! The greatest magic trick you will ever witness.

Example Sentence 2: Behold, the grand finale of the fireworks display!

Part of Speech: verb

Sense: to look at a specific thing or person (local usage)

Usage: local

Example Sentence 1: Behold the new arrival to our village, a talented musician!

Example Sentence 2: We gathered around to behold the rare bird that had landed in our backyard.

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