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Synonyms of espy

11 similar words

Another word for espy is spy. Other synonyms of espy are descry and spot.

Synonyms and similar words for espy

verbTo find out or observe (someone or something, especially if not easy to see) by spying or looking...

descryTo see, especially from afar; to discover (a distant or obscure object) by the eye; to espy; to discern or detect.
discern
discover
catch sight ofTo see for a brief period; to get a glimpse of.
clock slang
decern
ken
make out
spot
spyTo spot; to catch sight of; to espy.
goam rareTo see, to recognize, to take notice of.

Meaning of espy

verb To find out or observe (someone or something, especially if not easy to see) by spying or looking; to catch sight of; to see; to spot.
verb To see (someone or something) without foreplanning or unexpectedly.
verb To observe (someone or something) as a spy; also, to examine or observe (someone or something) carefully; or to look out or watch for.

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Questions about synonyms of espy

What is another word for espy?: Espy has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as spy, descry and spot.
What does espy mean?: Espy means to find out or observe (someone or something, especially if not easy to see) by spying or looking; to catch sight of; to see; to spot.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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