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Espy

🔄 Synonyms of "Espy"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
spotnoun	A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
descryverb	(transitive) To see, especially from afar; to discover (a distant or obscure object) by the eye; to espy; to discern or detect.
spynoun	A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Espy"

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Word	Definition
descryverb	(transitive) To see, especially from afar; to discover (a distant or obscure object) by the eye; to espy; to discern or detect.
spynoun	A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage).
spotnoun	A round or irregular patch on the surface of a thing having a different color, texture etc. and generally round in shape.
observeverb	(transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
discoververb	(transitive) To find or learn something for the first time.
noticenoun	(chiefly uncountable) The act of observing; perception.
perceiveverb	(transitive) To become aware of, through the physical senses, to see; to understand.
sightnoun	(in the singular) The ability to see.
glimpsenoun	(transitive) To see or view (someone, or something tangible) briefly and incompletely.
bespyverb	(transitive) To send spies to; beset with espionage.
spienoun	Obsolete spelling of spy. [(intransitive) To act as a spy.]
outspyverb	(transitive) To surpass in spying.
counterspynoun	A spy working in counterintelligence.
toutverb	(transitive) To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag about; to promote.
snoopnoun	The act of snooping.
scope outverb	(transitive, informal, idiomatic) To examine; to scout; to investigate.
spectnoun	Acronym of single-photon emission computed tomography.
sexpectverb	(transitive, rare, humorous) To have an expectation of or relating to sex.
double	Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
upspearverb	(archaic, poetic, intransitive) To rise or point upward like spears.