Associations to the word «Espy»

Wiktionary

ESPY, verb. (transitive) 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
ESPY, verb. (transitive) To inspect narrowly; to examine and keep watch upon; to watch; to observe.
ESPY, verb. (intransitive) To look or search narrowly; to look about; to watch; to take notice; to spy.

Dictionary definition

ESPY, verb. Catch sight of.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.