Definition of Espy

to discover; to catch sight of

Examples of Espy in a sentence

Those who wanted to espy the incoming soldiers came out in droves.  🔊

Being familiar with the area allowed her to espy various caves and lairs that other explorers missed.  🔊

The police did not have a good description of the suspect since the only eye witness did not espy his features.  🔊

Erring on the side of caution, the young bride insisted that her future husband could not espy her until she was walking down the aisle.  🔊

The electrician’s attention to detail allowed him to espy several faulty wires that were barely noticeable.  🔊

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