Difference between Spy and Descry

What is the difference between Spy and Descry?

Spy as a verb is to act as a spy. while Descry as a verb is to see

Spy

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person who secretly watches and examines the actions of other individuals or organizations and gathers information on them (usually to gain an advantage)

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To act as a spy. To spot at a distance.

Example sentence: You can't be a real spy and have everybody in the world know who you are and what your drink is. That's just hysterically funny.

Descry

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To seeTo notice carefully; to detect

We hope you now know whether to use Spy or Descry in your sentence.

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