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81. To See, Look at, To Behold, View.
We see, whatever strikes the sight: we look at an object, when we designedly cast our eye upon it: we behold it, when we look with attention: we view it, when we survey it.
We see, all objects before our eyes: we look at, those, which excite our curiosity: we behold, such, as cause our admiration: we view, those, we are desirous to ex|amine.
We see, distinctly or confusedly. We look at, near, or at a distance. We be|hold, with wonder and attention. We view, with care and exactness.
The eyes, open, to see; turn, to look at; fix themselves, to behold; and move all ways, to view.
The connoisseur, in painting, looks at the first picture, he sees; if it be the work of a celebrated artist, he beholds it, with pleasure, and views every part of it, with the greatest minuteness.