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be·hold    (b-hld) KEY  

VERB:
be·held   (-hld) KEY  , be·hold·ing , be·holds
VERB:
tr.

1. 1. To perceive by the visual faculty; see: beheld a tiny figure in the distance.
   2. To perceive through use of the mental faculty; comprehend: "Behold the man of the future" (Jerry Adler).
2. To look upon; gaze at: We beheld a beautiful vista before us. See Synonyms at see ¹.

VERB:
intr.

Used in the imperative for the purpose of calling attention.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English biholden, from Old English behaldan : be-, be- + healdan, to hold ; see hold ¹

OTHER FORMS:
be·holder (Noun)

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