ESPY Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word espy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ESPY
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| spot | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a point located with respect to surface features of some region • a short section or illustration (as between radio or tv programs or in a magazine) that is often used for advertising • an outstanding characteristic • a blemish made by dirt • a small contrasting part of something • a section of an entertainment that is assigned to a specific performer or performance • a business establishment for entertainment • a slight attack of illness • a small piece or quantity of something • a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit) • a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer • a playing card with a specified number of pips on it to indicate its value • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • catch sight of • detect with the senses • mar or impair with a flaw • make a spot or mark onto • become spotted • mark with a spot or spots so as to allow easy recognition | ||||||||
| detect | verbv | |||||||
verb • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes | ||||||||
| glimpse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a quick look • a brief or incomplete view • a vague indication verb • catch a glimpse of or see briefly | ||||||||
| notice | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an announcement containing information about an event • the act of noticing or paying attention • a request for payment • advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract • a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement • polite or favorable attention • a short critical review verb • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes • notice or perceive • make or write a comment on • express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with | ||||||||
| observe | verbv | |||||||
verb • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes • make mention of • observe with care or pay close attention to • watch attentively • show respect towards • behave as expected during of holidays or rites • follow with the eyes or the mind • stick to correctly or closely • conform one's action or practice to | ||||||||
| perceive | verbv | |||||||
verb • to become aware of through the senses • become conscious of | ||||||||
| sight | verbv | |||||||
noun • an instance of visual perception • anything that is seen • the ability to see; the visual faculty • a range of mental vision • the range of vision • the act of looking or seeing or observing • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent • a place of interest, especially to visitors verb • catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes • take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device) | ||||||||
| descry | verbv | |||||||
verb • catch sight of | ||||||||
| spy | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors • a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people verb • catch sight of • watch, observe, or inquire secretly • catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes • secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage | ||||||||
