espy
pronunciation
How to pronounce espy in British English:
UK [eˈspaɪ]
How to pronounce espy in American English:
US [ɪˈspaɪ]
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- Verb:
- catch sight of
Word Origin
- espy
- espy: see spy
- espy (v.)
- early 13c., aspy, from Old French espiier "observe, watch closely, spy on; guard, keep in custody" (12c., Modern French épier), from Vulgar Latin *spiare, from a Germanic source (compare Old High German spehon "to spy;" see spy (v.)). For initial e-, see e-. Related: Espied; espial.
Example
- 1. The only sad development was the resignation of agriculture secretary mike espy .
- 2. Be it you I espy jogging in the park this morning .
- 3. Espy asia group international co. , limited .
- 4. Judge sentelle 's panel appointed donald smaltz , another republican activist , to investigate espy .
- 5. Forty years old I when moses the servant of the lord sent me from kadeshbarnea to espy out the land ; and I brought him word again as in mine heart .