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The more people explore the world, the more they realize in every country there's a different aesthetic. Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.
Helena Christensen

Meaning of "beholder" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BEHOLDER

beholder  [bɪˈhəʊldə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BEHOLDER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Beholder is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BEHOLDER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Beholder

Beholder may refer to: ▪ Beholder, a fictional monster in Dungeons and Dragons ▪ Beholder, race horse winner of the 2013 Breeders' Cup Distaff ▪ Beholder Kft., Hungarian publishing company ▪ "The Beholder", episode of the television series television series The Outer Limits...

Definition of beholder in the English dictionary

The definition of beholder in the dictionary is person who sees something; onlooker.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BEHOLDER


bondholder
ˈbɒndˌhəʊldə
candleholder
ˈkændəl ˈhəʊldə
cardholder
ˈkɑːdˌhəʊldə
coholder
ˌkəʊˈhəʊldə
holder
ˈhəʊldə
householder
ˈhaʊsˌhəʊldə
jobholder
ˈdʒɒbˌhəʊldə
leaseholder
ˈliːsˌhəʊldə
officeholder
ˈɒfɪsˌhəʊldə
penholder
ˈpenˌhəʊldə
placeholder
ˈpleɪsˌhəʊldə
policyholder
ˈpɒlɪsɪˌhəʊldə
shareholder
ˈʃɛəˌhəʊldə
smallholder
ˈsmɔːlhəʊldə
stakeholder
ˈsteɪkˌhəʊldə
stockholder
ˈstɒkˌhəʊldə
titleholder
ˈtaɪtəlˌhəʊldə
toolholder
ˈtuːlˌhəʊldə
upholder
ʌpˈhəʊldə
withholder
wɪðˈhəʊldə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BEHOLDER

behind bars
behind line
behind one´s back
behind post
behind the curve
behind the eight ball
behind the scenes
behind the times
behindhand
Behistun
Behn
behold
beholden
behoof
behoove
behooves
behove
behoveful
behovely
behowl

WORDS THAT END LIKE BEHOLDER

account holder
cigar holder
cup-holder
folder
in the eye of the beholder
lens holder
molder
older
passport holder
patent holder
polder
potholder
record holder
scaffolder
season ticket holder
shoulder
slaveholder
smolder
solder
ticket holder
toothbrush holder

Synonyms and antonyms of beholder in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «beholder» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BEHOLDER

Find out the translation of beholder to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of beholder from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «beholder» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

杀机
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

espectador
570 millions of speakers

English

beholder
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

देखने वाले
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الناظر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

зритель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

observador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দর্শকের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

spectateur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Melihatnya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Betrachter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

見る人
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

보는 사람
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Deleng
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mang ơn người nào
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காண்பவரின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाहणारा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

seyreden
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

spettatore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Beholder
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

глядач
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

beholder
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θεατή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kyker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

betraktaren
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

beholder
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of beholder

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BEHOLDER»

The term «beholder» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.410 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BEHOLDER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about beholder

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10 QUOTES WITH «BEHOLDER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word beholder.
1
Martha Beck
Although beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, the feeling of being beautiful exists solely in the mind of the beheld.
2
Helena Christensen
The more people explore the world, the more they realize in every country there's a different aesthetic. Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.
3
Mohamed ElBaradei
Threat is in the eye of the beholder.
4
Noel Gallagher
Great music is in the ear of the beholder.
5
Whoopi Goldberg
Normal is in the eye of the beholder.
6
Salma Hayek
People often say that 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder,' and I say that the most liberating thing about beauty is realizing that you are the beholder. This empowers us to find beauty in places where others have not dared to look, including inside ourselves.
7
Aldous Huxley
Beauty is worse than wine, it intoxicates both the holder and beholder.
8
Peter Jennings
I think sometimes negative campaigning, like so much, is in the eye of the beholder, and I don't think we'll ever get rid of it.
9
Stephen King
A lot of us grow up and we grow out of the literal interpretation that we get when we're children, but we bear the scars all our life. Whether they're scars of beauty or scars of ugliness, it's pretty much in the eye of the beholder.
10
Chuck Palahniuk
I would say any behavior that is not the status quo is interpreted as insanity, when, in fact, it might actually be enlightenment. Insanity is sorta in the eye of the beholder.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BEHOLDER»

Discover the use of beholder in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to beholder and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Eye of the Beholder
A private investigator becomes obsessed with a woman whom he has discovered is a serial killer
Marc Behm, 1999
2
Absorption and Theatricality: Painting and Beholder in the ...
With this widely acclaimed work, Fried revised the way in which eighteenth-century French painting and criticism were viewed and understood.
Michael Fried, 1980
3
In the Eye of the Beholder: The Science of Face Perception
Critically acclaimed, this book presents a fascinating introduction to the science of the human face and the psychology of face perception. The book will amaze anyone who has wondered just why and how faces are special.
Vicki Bruce, Andrew W. Young, 2000
4
The Beholder (Mills & Boon Nocturne)
Connie Hall. The Beholder Connie Hall www.millsandboon.co.uk Foreword It is said that the Creator formed the earth. The Beholder Connie Hall.
Connie Hall, 2012
5
Eye of the Beholder: True Stories of People with Facial ...
Eye of the Beholder features the stories of Melissa, who has undergone forty-two surgeries in nineteen years to try to correct issues affecting her face since birth; Dr. Thomas Cowper, who specializes in crafting prosthetic eyes; and Jack ...
Laura Greenwald, 2009
6
The "I" of the Beholder: A Guided Journey to the Essence of ...
"I laughed, I cried, I reflected... Nothing can prepare you for this exquisite and groundbreaking book... If every gifted educator and parent read this book, the lives of gifted children would be happier, healthier, and more whole.
Annemarie Roeper, 2007
7
Eye of the Beholder
After a career-stalling tangle with a fraudulent gallery owner, Art Deco expert Alexa Chambers is ready to get back in the game.
Jayne Ann Krentz, 2010
8
The Eye of the Beholder: Deformity and Disability in the ...
This engrossing book was the first ever investigation into the plight of the disabled and deformed in Graeco-Roman society, drawing on a wealth of material, including literary texts, medical tracts, vase paintings, sculpture, mythology and ...
Robert Garland, 2010
9
Through the Eyes of the Beholder: The Holy Land, 1517-1713
The collection is the first to bring together a number of accounts about the Holy Land written by early modern authors from different religious and regional backgrounds.
Judy A. Hayden, Nabil Matar, 2012
10
Early Buddhism: A New Approach: The I of the Beholder
New interpretations of the central teachings of early Buddhism, mainly the relationship between identity and perception in early Buddhism.
Sue Hamilton-Blyth, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BEHOLDER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term beholder is used in the context of the following news items.
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2015 Volkswagen Beetle - Quick-Take Review
Whether it's actually irritating—to us it is not—is in the ear of the beholder. Also, the traits that make the Beetle comfortable on all surfaces hold it back a bit in ... «Car and Driver, Jul 15»
2
Breaking Down Donald Trump's Business Backlash
You're basically saying beauty which should be in the eye of the beholder, he's judging that. Meaning Carol Burnett was beautiful and funny. «Access Hollywood, Jul 15»
3
Attraction Can Grow With Time Spent Together
"Or perhaps another person might actually become more attractive in the eyes of the beholder by virtue of these other factors," she added in a ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
4
District's transparency in eye of beholder
The Dispatch welcomes letters to the editor from readers. Typed letters of 200 words or fewer are preferred; all might be edited. Each letter must ... «Columbus Dispatch, Jul 15»
5
Flower scent is 'in the nose of the beholder'
Just as the old saying goes that “taste is in the mouth of the beholder,” I would suggest “scent is in the nose of the beholder.” If I were to ... «STLtoday.com, Jul 15»
6
Flags stir intense emotions, but meaning depends on beholder
FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 file photo, a U.S. flag in the shape of the continental United States is displayed on the field of Lucas Oil ... «mySanAntonio.com, Jul 15»
7
Explorer 360º Tactical Camera: Ball of the Beholder
Back in 2012, we featured Bounce Imaging's concept for a throwable camera that could stream a 360º image to a mobile device. The device is ... «Technabob, Jul 15»
8
All in the eye of the beholder
To the writer of the article titled, “The long road ahead” [by Walter Francis Jr., June 24], we appreciate your sincerity in your views reflected in ... «Tidewater News, Jul 15»
9
Pension Fund Governance: In the eye of the beholder
Good governance is perhaps easier to identify from a distance than it is to put in place. By the very nature of decisions, its benefits for pension funds are easier to ... «IPE.com, Jul 15»
10
Beauty may really be in the eye of the beholder, say scientists
There may be more truth to a much-used romantic saying than was previously thought, after scientists found that beauty really is in the eye of ... «The Independent, Jun 15»

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