No. 12,961 in Russian
лицезреть
"Лицезреть" means "to behold" or "to gaze at" with a sense of admiration or reverence.
In a sentence
Я имею возможность лицезреть прекрасный закат.
I have the opportunity to behold a beautiful sunset.
The word 'лицезреть' is used here to express the act of seeing something remarkable or beautiful, emphasizing an elevated tone.
Они пришли на выставку, чтобы лицезреть произведения искусства.
They came to the exhibition to behold the artworks.
In this sentence, 'лицезреть' denotes a formal intent to view or appreciate with reverence or admiration.
Мы лицезреем пример упорства и настойчивости.
We behold an example of perseverance and tenacity.
Here, 'лицезреть' conveys a reflective observation of something meaningful, often used for lessons or examples in life.
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