Behold
= see or observe a thing/person, (especially a remarkable or impressive one)
*Sometimes you might see the phrase “lo and behold” = look and see (used to show surprise)
Ex: “Behold,” your king!
Ex: Welcome to the freak show. “Behold,” the bearded lady and the wolf boy.
Ex: I decided to buy a lottery ticket, and “lo and behold” I won $1,000.
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