espy in Dutch
espy in Dutch is bespeuren, waarnemen, bespioneren — espy means to notice or catch sight of someone or something that is hard to see.
espy in Dutch
bespeuren
To find out or observe (someone or something, especially if not easy to see) by spying or looking; to catch sight of; to see; to spot.
waarnemen
To find out or observe (someone or something, especially if not easy to see) by spying or looking; to catch sight of; to see; to spot.
bespioneren
To observe (someone or something) as a spy; also, to examine or observe (someone or something) carefully; or to look out or watch for.
onderzoeken
To observe (someone or something) as a spy; also, to examine or observe (someone or something) carefully; or to look out or watch for.
What does "espy" mean?
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verb To notice or catch sight of someone or something that is hard to see.
"to espy land to espy a man in a crowd"
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verb To see someone or something by chance, without meaning to.
"After a long time the master turned about and walked into the cabin and, there espying Philip Marsham, he smiled and said, ‘‘I was remiss. I had forgotten you.” He threw aside the cloak that lay on the chair and sat down."
- verb To watch someone secretly, or to look out for something carefully.
- verb To realise or find out a fact or piece of information.
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espy in a sentence
- to espy land to espy a man in a crowd
- After a long time the master turned about and walked into the cabin and, there espying Philip Marsham, he smiled and said, ‘‘I was remiss. I had forgotten you.” He threw aside the cloak that lay on the chair and sat down.
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What is "espy" in Dutch?
"espy" in Dutch is bespeuren, waarnemen, bespioneren. espy means: To notice or catch sight of someone or something that is hard to see.
Are there other ways to say "espy" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "espy": bespeuren, waarnemen, bespioneren, onderzoeken.
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