v., -held (-hĕld'), -hold·ing, -holds. v.tr.
- To perceive by the visual faculty; see: beheld a tiny figure in the distance.
- To perceive through use of the mental faculty; comprehend: "Behold the man of the future" (Jerry Adler).
- To look upon; gaze at: We beheld a beautiful vista before us. See synonyms at see1.
Used in the imperative for the purpose of calling attention.
[Middle English biholden, from Old English behaldan : be-, be- + healdan, to hold; see hold1.]
beholder be·hold'er n.




