1. catches sight of; sees or notices, especially something distant or partially hidden
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'espy'

Examples

• From the hilltop, she espies a small cabin in the distance.
• The lookout espies a ship approaching the harbor.
• He espies an old friend in the crowded marketplace.
• The hiker espies a rare bird perched on a high branch.
• She espies the first signs of spring in the garden.
• The scout espies enemy movement along the ridge.