beholds

verb

Definition of beholdsnext
present tense third-person singular of behold
1
as in knows
to have a clear idea of to anyone who beholds the immense complexity of life on earth

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2
as in sees
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes I opened the window blinds and beheld snow everywhere

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beholds
  1. sees
  2. understands
  3. recognizes
  4. perceives
  5. grasps
  6. appreciates
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  • Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • And in fact, the IEA’s own medium-term forecast, out to 2030, suggests that oil demand will rise by 3 million barrels per day (mb/d) by 2030, versus the Stated Policies scenario in the latest World Energy Outlook, which sees 2030 oil demand as virtually unchanged from 2023.
    Michael Lynch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sees
Verb
  • Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.
    Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Robert Smith understands Chappell Roan‘s concerns about setting boundaries with fans.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of understands
Verb
  • Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The doctor summons an occultist (Willem Dafoe) who recognizes that Orlok incarnates the vampire Nosferatu, and that Ellen is the only person who can vanquish him—by taking him to bed at night and keeping him there until the sun rises.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognizes
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  • The organization perceives this as a deliberate effort to exploit the lack of working days due to the holiday, thereby limiting NASCAR's response time.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Although people who work in public health might see their goals as nonpartisan, the general public correctly perceives public health as an exercise in progressive politics.
    Keren Landman, Vox, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of perceives
Verb
  • Soaring crime Meanwhile, there’s no sign that Thao grasps the full significance of, and economic fallout from, the city’s crime, which surged last year to levels far higher than at any time in the past two decades.
    East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
  • In strategic communication, repeating core elements ensures your audience grasps the essence of your message.
    Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of grasps
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  • These are hardworking people, and Downey famously appreciates his fashion.
    Alison Edmond, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Ross, for his part, appreciates the different reactions that Nickel Boys produces.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciates
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