behold
behold(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (literary) (to observe)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. contemplar (literary)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
The poor knight was stricken with amorous passion from the moment he beheld the damsel.El pobre caballero se llenó de pasión amorosa desde el primer momento que contempló a la doncella.
b. mirar
Phyllis was simply stunned the first time that she beheld the Alps in person.Phyllis se quedó asombrada la primera vez que miró los Alpes en persona.
2. (literary) (as a command)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
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