She stole from three stores and they CAUGHT her on camera.
He only GLANCED at the woman but he knew who she was immediately.
I waved at her but I don't think she NOTICED me because she didn't stop to say hello.
The police SPOTTED him leaving the parking lot in a van.
became aware of someone or something
saw someone or something because you were looking for them
saw someone doing something wrong
looked quickly at someone or something
The person in the photo was IDENTIFIED as Adam Smith.
Officers OBSERVED people leaving and entering the building entrance throughout the night.
I RECOGNIZED an old friend at the train station, even though I haven't seen her for years.
knew who the person was because you had seen them before
saw someone and was able to say who they were
watched someone or something carefully in order to learn information