Meaning of the word "catch sight of" in English

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catch sight of

US /kætʃ saɪt ʌv/

UK /kætʃ saɪt ʌv/

to suddenly see something or someone, especially when you are looking for them

Example:

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I managed to catch sight of the rare bird before it flew away.

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She suddenly caught sight of her friend in the crowd.

Synonym:

spot discern notice perceive spy

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