Dig up and Espy

Dig up verb - To come upon after searching, study, or effort.

Espy and dig up are semantically related. in discover topic. In some cases you can use "Espy" instead a verb "Dig up", when it comes to topics like find, lay hands on, discover or be discovered.

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

Dig up and espy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dig up" instead a verb "Espy".