espy (Meaning)
espy (v)
catch sight of
espy (v. t.)
To catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; to discover, as a distant object partly concealed, or not obvious to notice; to see at a glance; to discern unexpectedly; to spy; as, to espy land; to espy a man in a crowd.
To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe.
espy (v. i.)
To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.
espy (n.)
A spy; a scout.
Synonyms & Antonyms of espy
Synonyms:
- scan
- pick out
- study
- make out
- glimpse
- scrutinize
- identify
- lay eyes on
- mark
- consider
- set eyes on
- inspect
- attend (to)
- heed
- get a load of
- examine
- survey
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
espy Sentence Examples
- As the sun rose, I espied a majestic eagle soaring high above the mountain peaks.
- Through the telescope, astronomers espied a distant planet orbiting a distant star.
- The secret agent espied the enemy operative sneaking through the shadows.
- From the crow's nest, the lookout espied a lone ship on the horizon.
- The hiker espied a hidden waterfall nestled amidst the dense forest.
- With keen eyes, the birdwatcher espied a rare species of bird perched on a tree branch.
- The detective espied a vital clue hidden in the victim's room.
- The artist espied a picturesque landscape and captured it on canvas.
- The hunter espied a deer grazing in the meadow and raised his rifle.
- The explorer espied ancient ruins hidden deep within the jungle.
FAQs About the word espy
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ignore, disregard, miss, neglect, pass over, disregard, pass over, ignore, miss, neglect
As the sun rose, I espied a majestic eagle soaring high above the mountain peaks.
Through the telescope, astronomers espied a distant planet orbiting a distant star.
The secret agent espied the enemy operative sneaking through the shadows.
From the crow's nest, the lookout espied a lone ship on the horizon.
