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Meaning of beholding
The primary meaning of the word "beholding" is to see or gaze at something.
Etymology of beholding
The word "beholding" originates from the Old English words "be" (meaning "by" or "near") and "haldan" (meaning "to hold"), with the verb "behold" emerging in Middle English.
Historically, "behold" was used to convey a sense of witnessing or observing something, often with a connotation of awe, surprise, or admiration.
Synonyms
perceiving
noticing
observing
seeing
watching
viewing
gazing
staring
looking
beholding
witnessing
discerning
detecting
discovering
espying
spying
spotting
spying
spying
noticing
marking
noting
regarding
contemplating
surveying
inspecting
scrutinizing
examining
viewing
perceiving
sensing
feeling
intuiting
realizing
comprehending
understanding
recognizing
acknowledging
aware
cognizant
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "beholding" as a present participle of the verb "behold", which means to see or gaze at something, or to witness something.
- It can also imply a sense of attention, observation, or contemplation.
Usage Examples
- The crowd was beholding the fireworks display in the night sky.
- The tourists were beholding the ancient ruins with a mix of fascination and reverence.
- The artist was beholding her latest sculpture, critiquing every detail.
Antonyms
ignoring
disregarding
overlooking
neglecting
dismissing
rejecting
shutting
closing
avoiding
evading
shunning
hiding
concealing
masking
camouflaging
disguising
deceiving
misleading
confusing
perplexing
puzzling
bewildering
disbelieving
doubting
questioning
challenging
denying
refuting
disproving