catch a glimpse of

VERB

see

Synonyms

STRONGEST

detect examine identify look look at notice observe recognize regard spot view watch witness

STRONG

beam behold clock contemplate descry discern distinguish espy eye flash gape gawk gaze glare glimpse heed inspect mark mind note peek peep peer peg penetrate pierce remark scan scope scrutinize sight spy stare survey

WEAK

be apprised of catch sight of get a load of lay eyes on make out pay attention to take notice

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve disregard ignore miss neglect overlook pass by

STRONG

forget look away unsee

WEAK

be blind turn loose

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catch a glimpse of

Hundreds of people have gathered to catch a glimpse of the partial solar eclipse on a Hertfordshire hillside.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

Jon Bruno lives a couple of blocks away from the billboard in West Hollywood and ducked out of his house Friday morning to try to catch a glimpse of the spectacle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026

Curious locals hoping to catch a glimpse of the spectacle stood on the street in the humid evening air.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

In memory chips, another key AI need, Chinese companies that barely had sales a few years ago can now catch a glimpse of the American and South Korean companies at the front of the pack.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

I often went out into the yard after dark and lay down on the grass and looked up into the sky, hoping to catch a glimpse of a satellite going over.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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