espy
1 of 1verb/ɪˈspaɪ/
Forms:espies,espying,espied,espied
1
to see something or someone unexpectedly, often from a distance or after careful observation
transitive- I often espy rabbits in the field while walking my dog.
- She espies a familiar face in the bustling crowd.
- I have espied shooting stars during late-night stargazing.
- Last night, I espied a mysterious figure in the moonlight.