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