CEFR B2

beholder

noun

Meaning

A person who sees or observes something.

Examples

The artist hoped her work would captivate the beholder.
In the eyes of the beholder, the painting was a masterpiece.

Synonyms: observer, spectator, witness, onlooker

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beholder (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɪˈhoʊldər/

Definition

A person who sees or observes something.

Examples

The artist hoped her work would captivate the beholder.
In the eyes of the beholder, the painting was a masterpiece.
The beholder was struck by the sheer scale of the ancient ruins.

How to Use beholder

beholder of (prepositional phrase): Someone who is observing or possessing something. — "He was the sole beholder of the ancient secret."

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