intueor

Intueor is a Latin deponent verb meaning to look at, behold, observe, or contemplate. It denotes looking at something with attention, and by extension can carry nuances of considering or examining. The verb occurs in classical Latin literature and is typically used with a direct object in the accusative, though the exact constructions follow standard patterns for deponent Verona-like forms.

Etymology and related forms: Intueor belongs to the tueor family of verbs, with the prefix in- adding a sense of emphasis or intensity. It is related to other verbs in the same semantic field that express watching, guarding, or looking, though intueor focuses on the act of looking or beholding.

Conjugation and principal parts: Intueor is a deponent verb, so its forms use passive endings but translate actively. The principal parts are intueor, intueri, intuitus sum. As a deponent verb, its present tense forms function with active meaning, even though they appear in passive morphology; the perfect is formed with the passive participle intuitive sum, while other tenses follow the standard deponent patterns in classical Latin.

Usage notes: In meaning, intueor covers looking at, beholding, and contemplating, with a sense of deliberate attention. It can be used with a direct object in the accusative to indicate what is being beheld, and it may appear in more formal or literary contexts. When translating, render it as “I behold,” “I look at,” or “I contemplate,” depending on context. For full tense forms and nuanced usage, consult a Latin grammar reference focused on deponent verbs.