Definition of Espy

1. Verb. Catch sight of.

Exact synonyms: Descry, Spot, Spy
Generic synonyms: Sight, Spy
Derivative terms: Espial, Spotter, Spotter, Spotting, Spying

Definition of Espy

1. 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.

2. v. i. To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.

3. n. A spy; a scout.

Definition of Espy

1. Verb. 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. ¹

2. Verb. To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe. ¹

3. Verb. To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Espy

1. to catch sight of [v -PIED, -PYING, -PIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Espy

espresso breve
espresso maker
espresso shop
espressos
espringal
espringals
esprise
esprit
esprit d'escalier
esprit de corps
esprit de l'escalier
esprits
espumoso
espumosos
espundia
espy (current term)
espying
esq.
esquamulose
esquilax
esquilaxes
esquinancea
esquire
esquired
esquires
esquiring
esquisse
esquisses
ess
essay

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