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Behold means to see or observe, especially something remarkable. Archaic/biblical. Irregular: behold-beheld-beheld.
Meanings
- To see or observe
- To look at
- To witness something remarkable
Common Collocations
behold the beauty
lo and behold
a sight to behold
beholder (noun)
behold the power
Tip for Learners
Lo and behold = expression of surprise at discovery. A sight to behold = impressive view. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." Follows pattern of "hold".
Present Simple
| I | behold |
| you | behold |
| he/she/it | beholds |
| we | behold |
| they | behold |
Examples - Present Simple
- I behold the beauty of nature.
- You behold a magnificent sight.
- He beholds the sunrise every day.
- We behold wonders in this museum.
- They behold the statue with awe.
Present Continuous
| I | am beholding |
| you | are beholding |
| he/she/it | is beholding |
| we | are beholding |
| they | are beholding |
Examples - Present Continuous
- I am beholding a miracle.
- You are beholding something special.
- She is beholding the view.
- We are beholding a masterpiece.
- They are beholding history.
Present Perfect
| I | have beheld |
| you | have beheld |
| he/she/it | has beheld |
| we | have beheld |
| they | have beheld |
Examples - Present Perfect
- I have beheld many wonders.
- You have beheld true beauty.
- He has beheld the northern lights.
- We have beheld great art.
- They have beheld the pyramids.
Present Perfect Continuous
| I | have been beholding |
| you | have been beholding |
| he/she/it | has been beholding |
| we | have been beholding |
| they | have been beholding |
Examples - Present Perfect Continuous
- I have been beholding this view for hours.
- You have been beholding the stars.
- She has been beholding the painting.
- We have been beholding the sunset.
- They have been beholding the spectacle.
Past Simple
| I | beheld |
| you | beheld |
| he/she/it | beheld |
| we | beheld |
| they | beheld |
Examples - Past Simple
- I beheld the Grand Canyon.
- You beheld the ancient ruins.
- He beheld the face of God.
- We beheld the fireworks.
- They beheld the miracle.
Past Continuous
| I | was beholding |
| you | were beholding |
| he/she/it | was beholding |
| we | were beholding |
| they | were beholding |
Examples - Past Continuous
- I was beholding the scenery when you called.
- You were beholding the artwork.
- She was beholding the sunset.
- We were beholding the performance.
- They were beholding the monument.
Past Perfect
| I | had beheld |
| you | had beheld |
| he/she/it | had beheld |
| we | had beheld |
| they | had beheld |
Examples - Past Perfect
- I had beheld nothing like it before.
- You had beheld such beauty previously.
- He had beheld the vision in dreams.
- We had beheld many wonders.
- They had beheld the ancient site.
Past Perfect Continuous
| I | had been beholding |
| you | had been beholding |
| he/she/it | had been beholding |
| we | had been beholding |
| they | had been beholding |
Examples - Past Perfect Continuous
- I had been beholding the view for hours.
- You had been beholding the stars.
- She had been beholding the painting.
- We had been beholding the scene.
- They had been beholding the spectacle.
Future Simple
| I | will behold |
| you | will behold |
| he/she/it | will behold |
| we | will behold |
| they | will behold |
Examples - Future Simple
- I will behold the sunrise tomorrow.
- You will behold wonders there.
- He will behold the ancient city.
- We will behold the ceremony.
- They will behold the masterpiece.
Future Continuous
| I | will be beholding |
| you | will be beholding |
| he/she/it | will be beholding |
| we | will be beholding |
| they | will be beholding |
Examples - Future Continuous
- I will be beholding the eclipse.
- You will be beholding the view.
- She will be beholding the exhibit.
- We will be beholding the fireworks.
- They will be beholding the spectacle.
Future Perfect
| I | will have beheld |
| you | will have beheld |
| he/she/it | will have beheld |
| we | will have beheld |
| they | will have beheld |
Examples - Future Perfect
- I will have beheld many wonders by then.
- You will have beheld the aurora.
- He will have beheld great beauty.
- We will have beheld the ceremony.
- They will have beheld the monument.
Future Perfect Continuous
| I | will have been beholding |
| you | will have been beholding |
| he/she/it | will have been beholding |
| we | will have been beholding |
| they | will have been beholding |
Examples - Future Perfect Continuous
- I will have been beholding art for decades.
- You will have been beholding nature.
- She will have been beholding beauty.
- We will have been beholding wonders.
- They will have been beholding the view.