Thesaurus: spy

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1. v. t. To gain sight of; to discover at a distance, or in a state of concealment; to espy; to see.
2. v. t. To discover by close search or examination.
3. v. t. To explore; to view; inspect; and examine secretly, as a country; -- usually with out.
4. v. i. To search narrowly; to scrutinize.
5. n. One who keeps a constant watch of the conduct of others.
6. n. A person sent secretly into an enemy's camp, territory, or fortifications, to inspect his works, ascertain his strength, movements, or designs, and to communicate such intelligence to the proper officer.
7. n. (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
8. n. a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people
9. v. catch sight of
10. v. watch, observe, or inquire secretly
11. v. catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes
12. v. secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage