catches sight of
Glimpses for once
To catch sight of something is to see it, especially briefly or suddenly.
The phrase often implies the moment of first noticing: She caught sight of him across the crowded room.
It suggests visual discovery rather than sustained looking—you catch sight of something that enters your field of vision or that you happen to spot.
- espyGlimpse something distant
- lays eyes onSees for first time
- noticeBecome aware of
- glimpseFleeting view
- spotMark or location
glance · first glance · scan · detect · sharp eye · behold · locks eyes · flash · fleeting moment · discern · double-take · movement · flicker · shadow · sees · figure · suddenness · reveal
catches sight ofoverlooks
Misses or surveys
misses · ignores · disregards · passes over · tunes out
catches sight ofscrutinizes
Examines in close detail
studies · examines · contemplates · ogles
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