Antonyms for espy

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ih-spahy

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈspaɪ

Definition of espy

Origin : early 13c., aspy, from Old French espier (12c., Modern French épier), from Vulgar Latin *spiare, from a Germanic source (cf. Old High German spehon "to spy;" see spy). Related: Espied. For initial e-, see especial.

verb catch sight of

Example sentences :

If danger lay there I could not espy it nor detect its presence.
Extract from : « The House Under the Sea » by Sir Max Pemberton

There were no tall trees near behind which we could run should he espy us.
Extract from : « My First Voyage to Southern Seas » by W.H.G. Kingston

As soon as we were outside the door, whom should we espy there, in the large hall, just at the entrance?
Extract from : « Cuore (Heart) » by Edmondo De Amicis

I've lodged them with the Capuchins, where not even a prying sunbeam can espy them.
Extract from : « Fiesco or, The Genoese Conspiracy » by Friedrich Schiller

“I should like to buy the squirrel, if Espy will sell him,” said Phonny.
Extract from : « Stuyvesant » by Jacob Abbott

They rode on rapidly, intending to go to the house and inquire for Espy.
Extract from : « Stuyvesant » by Jacob Abbott

No,” said the great boy; “it belongs to Espy, and I am going to keep it for him.
Extract from : « Stuyvesant » by Jacob Abbott

But God had ane other work to wyrk then the eyes of men could espy.
Extract from : « The Works of John Knox, Volume 2 (of 6) » by John Knox

Now and then one could espy amongst the branches a beautiful mot-mot.
Extract from : « A Glimpse at Guatemala » by Anne Cary Maudslay

The aged hind will espy from a greater distance your contrivances.
Extract from : « Ars Amatoria, or The Art Of Love » by Ovid

Synonyms for espy

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