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Pronunciation / Transliteration: contemplar
"Eles pararam para contemplar a obra de arte."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To see or observe someone or something, especially of striking or impressive nature.
"Travellers came from far and wide to behold the majestic waterfall."
- 1
Used to draw attention to a situation or an amazing event that is about to be presented.
"And behold, the skies cleared just as the ceremony began."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English word 'behealdan', meaning to hold, observe, or watch, combining the prefix 'be-' (thoroughly) with 'healdan' (to hold). Over centuries, its usage shifted from literal physical restraint and watching to an exclamation inviting visual and mental attention toward something remarkable.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Behold" is said worldwide
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apercevoir
Transliteration: apercevoir
"Venez et venez apercevoir cette merveille."
erblicken
Transliteration: erblicken
"Sie blieben stehen, um die Aussicht zu erblicken."
rimirare
Transliteration: rimirare
"Tutti si fermarono a rimirare il tramonto."
contemplar
Transliteration: contemplar
"Salieron al balcón a contemplar el paisaje."
contemplar
Transliteration: contemplar
"Eles pararam para contemplar a obra de arte."
देखना
Transliteration: dekhna
"सब लोग इस सुंदर दृश्य को देखने आए।"
凝视
Transliteration: níngshì
"人们驻足凝视着壮丽的日出。"
바라보다
Transliteration: baraboda
Script: 바라보다
"그들은 아름다운 풍경을 바라보았다."
眺める
Transliteration: nagameru
"彼は息をのんでその景色を眺めた。"
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