espy
/ɪˈspaɪ/verb
Elementary
1
To find out or observe (someone or something, especially if not easy to see) by spying or looking; to catch sight of; to see; to spot.
2
To see (someone or something) without foreplanning or unexpectedly.
3
To observe (someone or something) as a spy; also, to examine or observe (someone or something) carefully; or to look out or watch for.
4
To become aware of (a fact, information, etc.).
5
To observe as a spy, to spy; also, to examine or observe carefully; or to look out or watch.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
#archaic#obsolete