beholder
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for beholder, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who observes or looks at something.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
perceiver
percipient
How to use beholder
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
eye of the beholder
Etymology
From "behold" plus the agent suffix "-er" — one who beholds.
Full origin of beholder →Frequently asked questions
What does “beholder” mean?
The word “beholder” means a person who observes or looks at something. In plain terms, someone who is watching or looking at something.
How do you pronounce “beholder”?
“Beholder” is pronounced bih-HOHL-duh (/bɪˈhoʊldɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “beholder” in a sentence?
Here is “beholder” used in a sentence: “"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," she reminded him.”
What part of speech is “beholder”?
“Beholder” is a noun.