Vocabulary Spotlight
Beholding
Part of Speech: Verb (Present participle of “behold”)
Definition: देखना या निहारना (Dekhna ya niharna) – The act of seeing or observing something, often with admiration or deep thought.
Pronunciation
[bi-hohl-ding]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Gazing – निहारना (niharna)
Related Words
Viewing – दृष्टि रखना (drishti rakhna)
Word Origin
“Beholding” “behold” ka present participle hai, jo Old English ke “behealdan” se aaya hai aur observing ya dekhne ko darshata hai.
– “Beholding” is the present participle of “behold,” from Old English “behealdan,” meaning to look or observe attentively.
Word Family
Verb: Behold – देखना (dekhna)
Noun: Beholder – देखने वाला (dekhne wala)
Usage Examples
1. Wo apne aaspaas ke khubsurat drishyon ko beholding kar raha tha.
– He was beholding the beautiful scenery around him.
2. Usne mandir ke shaandar architecture ko beholding kiya.
– She was beholding the magnificent architecture of the temple.
Cultural Note
India mein beholding ka concept nature, religious shrines aur special events ke time pe kaafi common hai, jahan log shanti aur gratitude feel karte hain.
In Context
“Beholding” ka use tab hota hai jab kisi cheez ko nazar se observe ya admire kiya jaye, aur aksar aise moments ko represent karta hai jo thoughtful aur meaningful ho.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Beholding” ka kya matlab hai?
“Beholding” shabd ka origin kya hai?