behold

Definition

  • verb: to look at (something)
  • verb: to perceive through sight or apprehension
  • used in the imperative especially to call attention
  • synonyms: see, discern, descry

Examples

  • The huge crowd that gathered at the stadium was 'a sight/wonder to behold'. [=was a wonderful or impressive thing to see]

  • She appeared on a magazine cover, and 'lo and behold', she began to get offers to star in movies.

  • We opened the door, and 'lo and behold', the delivery man had arrived.

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