Need another word that means the same as “behold”? Find 17 synonyms and 30 related words for “behold” in this overview.
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The synonyms of “Behold” are: lay eyes on, look at, see, observe, view, watch, survey, gaze at, gaze upon, stare at, scan, witness, regard, contemplate, inspect, eye, look
Behold as a Verb
Definitions of "Behold" as a verb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “behold” as a verb can have the following definitions:
- See with attention.
- See or observe (someone or something, especially of remarkable or impressive nature.
Synonyms of "Behold" as a verb (17 Words)
| contemplate | Have in view as a probable intention. He contemplated his image in the mirrors. |
| eye | Look at someone in a way that reveals a particular, especially sexual, interest. Rose eyed him warily. |
| gaze at | Look at with fixed eyes. |
| gaze upon | Look at with fixed eyes. |
| inspect | Look over carefully. Customs officers came aboard to inspect our documents. |
| lay eyes on | Prepare or position for action or operation. |
| look | Look forward to the probable occurrence of. He just didn t look himself at all. |
| look at | Be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to. |
| observe | Observe with care or pay close attention to. The behaviour observed in groups of chimpanzees. |
| regard | (of a thing) relate to; concern. If these things regarded only myself I could stand it with composure. |
| scan | Conform to a metrical pattern. I scanned through the reference materials. |
| see | Go to see for professional or business reasons. The minister doesn t see anybody before noon. |
| stare at | Fixate one’s eyes. |
| survey | Make a survey of for statistical purposes. I surveyed the options. |
| view | Regard in a particular light or with a particular attitude. View an exhibition. |
| watch | See or watch. You should watch what you say. |
| witness | Be a witness to. One of the purposes of his coming was to nerve the disciples to witness to Jesus. |
Usage Examples of "Behold" as a verb
- Behold your lord and prince!
- The botanical gardens were a wonder to behold.
- Behold Christ!
Associations of "Behold" (30 Words)
| aesthetics | The branch of philosophy which deals with questions of beauty and artistic taste. Traditional aesthetics assumed the existence of universal and timeless criteria of artistic value. |
| eye | A rounded eye like marking on an animal such as those on the tail of a peacock an eyespot. Withered potatoes sprouting at the eyes. |
| look | An expression of a feeling or thought by looking. A look of triumph. |
| lookout | Used to indicate whether a likely outcome is good or bad. A lookout point with breathtaking views. |
| macroscopic | Visible to the naked eye; not microscopic. |
| microscopy | The use of the microscope. |
| observe | Observe with care or pay close attention to. She observed that all the chairs were already occupied. |
| observing | Quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception. |
| ocular | Visible- Shakespeare. Ocular muscles. |
| oculist | A person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses. He visited an oculist in Chicago who prescribed a pair of reading glasses. |
| optic | A lens or other optical component in an optical instrument. The optic or optical axis of the eye. |
| optical | (of a device) requiring electromagnetic radiation for its operation. He pushed his opticals on to the bridge of his nose. |
| optician | A person qualified to prescribe and dispense glasses and contact lenses and to detect eye diseases ophthalmic optician or to make and supply glasses and contact lenses dispensing optician. |
| optometrist | A person who practises optometry. |
| pageant | A rich and spectacular ceremony. It s all part of life s rich pageant. |
| perceptual | Relating to the ability to interpret or become aware of something through the senses. A patient with perceptual problems who cannot judge distances. |
| prosthetics | The branch of medicine dealing with the production and use of artificial body parts. |
| see | See or watch. I could see through the windows. |
| seeing | The action of seeing someone or something. He had given the seeing as fair. |
| sensory | Involving or derived from the senses. The sensory cortex. |
| sight | Catch sight of to perceive with the eyes. John was a familiar sight in the bar for many years. |
| spectacle | A blunder that makes you look ridiculous used in the phrase make a spectacle of yourself. The show is pure spectacle. |
| spectacular | Characteristic of spectacles or drama. The party suffered a spectacular loss in the election. |
| splendor | A quality that outshines the usual. It is the university that gives the scene its stately splendor. |
| telescopic | Visible only with a telescope. A telescopic antenna. |
| visibility | Capability of providing a clear unobstructed view. That candidate does not have sufficient visibility to win an election. |
| visible | Visible imports or exports. Visible resources. |
| vision | The images seen on a television screen. We visioned a small lawn surrounded with a perfect tangle of trees. |
| visual | Relating to or using sight. A visual image. |
| watch | The officers and crew on duty during a watch. There aren t enough staff to watch him properly. |
