1. to see or look at something
Usage: formal; literary

1. used to call attention to something
Usage: archaic; biblical

Examples

• The tourists gathered to behold the magnificent sunset over the mountains.
• She opened the door to behold a room filled with flowers.
• Behold! The king approaches the castle.
• The scientist was amazed to behold the rare species in its natural habitat.
• Behold the power of nature in this thunderstorm.
• We climbed the hill to behold the valley below.