Discover
Discover verb - To come to an awareness of.
Usage example: I was startled to discover that my keys were missing
Espy is a synonym for discover in find topic. In some cases you can use "Espy" instead a verb "Discover", when it comes to topics like catch sight of.
Espy
Espy verb - To make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes.
Discover is a synonym for espy in catch sight of topic. You can use "Discover" instead a verb "Espy".
Mutual synonyms
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Espy and Discover. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/discover/espy
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Espy or Discover. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/discover/espy.
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