Beheld Word Meaning

Etymology:

Old English bihaldan, from bi- ‘thoroughly’ + haldan ‘to hold’. Parallel Germanic words have the sense ‘maintain, retain’; the notion of ‘looking’ is found only in English

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

see or observe (someone or something, especially of remarkable or impressive nature)

Short Definition:

see or observe

Examples:

• behold your lord and prince!
• the botanical gardens were a wonder to behold