voir — meaning in English

English meaning

• behold verb To look at or see something, especially something impressive.
• see verb To perceive something with the eyes.
• sight noun The ability to see; vision.
• think verb To use one's mind to consider, reason about, or form an opinion.

Senses

voir is used for these senses in English:

• behold To look at or see (someone or something), especially appreciatively; to descry, to look upon.
• sight (transitive) To see; to get sight of (something); to register visually.
• think (intransitive) To conceive of something or someone (usually followed by of; infrequently, by on).

behold — full definition

1. verb To look at or see something, especially something impressive.
2. interjection Used to draw attention dramatically to something.

see — full definition

1. verb To perceive something with the eyes.
2. verb To understand or realize something.
3. verb To meet someone socially, romantically, or professionally.
4. verb To make sure something happens.
5. noun The area or authority overseen by a bishop or archbishop.

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