Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
espy
verb
/ɪˈspaɪ/
Definition
To catch sight of or see something or someone, often suddenly or from a distance.
Examples
- As we climbed the hill, I could espy the farmhouse in the valley below.
- From the ship, the captain was able to espy land after a long voyage at sea.
Meaning
The act of noticing or discovering something that may not be immediately obvious. It’s often used when the sighting is unexpected.
Synonyms
- see
- spot
- glimpse
- detect
