Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
espies
verb
/ɪˈspaɪz/
Definition
To watch secretly or to spy on someone.
Examples
- She espies the deer from her hidden spot in the bushes.
- The detective espies suspicious behavior from afar.
- As he walked through the market, he espies a familiar face in the crowd.
Meaning
The act of observing or looking at someone or something stealthily without being noticed, often for the purpose of gathering information.
Synonyms
- spies
- observes
- watches
- surveys