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behold

verb
Syllables
be·
hold
/bɪˈhoʊld/
to see something, often with a feeling of amazement or admiration
Examples
  • I often behold the beauty of the sunset from my balcony.
  • Last night, I beheld a shooting star in the clear sky.
  • While I was in the garden, I beheld a rare species of butterfly.
Synonyms
lay eyes on
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