Beholding
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Beholding is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of behold.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of behold.
More Meanings
- The act by which something is beheld; regard; contemplation.
- Obsolete form of beholden.
Example Sentences
I was much bound and beholding to the right reverend father.
So much hath Oxford been beholding to her nephews, or sister's children.
I thank ye all. To you, my good lord mayor, And your good brethren, I am much beholding; I have received much honour by your presence, And ye shall find me thankful.
a. 1847, Robert Traill, a sermon But this text and theme I am upon, relates to somewhat far higher and greater, than all the beholdings of his glory that ever any saint on earth received.
Word Forms
- beholdings
Synonyms for beholding
Depending on context, synonyms include seeing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include seeing, regarding, considerance, hold, watch, minding.
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