Come upon and Espy

Related terms

Come upon verb - Find unexpectedly.

Show all Definitions

Espy and come upon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Espy" instead a verb "Come upon".

Espy verb - To make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes.

Show all Definitions

Come upon and espy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Come upon" instead a verb "Espy".

Cite this Source

Espy and Come upon. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/come_upon/espy

Come upon & Espy. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/come_upon/espy>.

Espy or Come upon. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/come_upon/espy.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "come upon" and "espy" have occurred on timeline