behold

Definition of Behold in English :

1. behold, lay eyes on

see with attention

Example Sentences:
'behold Christ!'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Behold

verb -holds, -holding or -held (often used in the imperative to draw attention to something) archaic or literary

to look (at); observe

verb transitiveWord forms: beˈheld or beˈholding

1.

to hold in view; look at; see; regard

interjection

2.

look; see

v. be·held (-hĕld), be·hold·ing, be·holds

v.tr.

To see, look upon, or gaze at: I beheld a figure in the distance. See Synonyms at see¹.

v.intr.

Used in the imperative for the purpose of calling attention.