Espy
Espy verb - To make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes.
Usage example: out of the corner of my eye I espied the squirrel making another raid on the bird feeder
Regard
Regard verb - To make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes.
Usage example: she regarded him with astonishment when he announced he had gotten engaged
Mutual synonyms
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