overlook
Americanverb (used with object)
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to fail to notice, perceive, or consider.
to overlook a misspelled word.
- Synonyms:
- miss
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to disregard or ignore indulgently, as faults or misconduct.
Only a parent could overlook that kind of behavior.
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to look over, as from a higher position.
a balcony that overlooks the ballroom.
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to afford a view over; look down or out upon.
a hill overlooking the sea.
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to rise above.
The Washington Monument overlooks the tidal basin.
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a minor infraction we can overlook this time.
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to look over in inspection, examination, or perusal.
They allowed us to overlook the proposed contract.
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to look after, oversee, or supervise.
She has to overlook a large number of employees.
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Archaic. to look upon with the evil eye; bewitch.
noun
verb
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to fail to notice or take into account
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to disregard deliberately or indulgently
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to look at or over from above
the garden is overlooked by the prison
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to afford a view of from above
the house overlooks the bay
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to rise above
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to look after
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to look at carefully
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to bewitch or cast the evil eye upon (someone)
noun
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a high place affording a view
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an act of overlooking
Related Words
See slight.
Etymology
Origin of overlook
Example Sentences
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Envy, boredom and other unpleasant emotions have value that can be too easily overlooked.
In research published in the Italian Journal of Geosciences, he argues that scientists may have overlooked a crucial factor when comparing dinosaurs with modern mammals.
From Science Daily
It came after they handed out financial aid packages to families based on their own needs assessment, overlooking a list of beneficiaries provided by the Houthis.
From BBC
The newly built house had three floors, at least seven rooms, and a balcony that overlooked a fine parlor.
From Literature
On the roof of the 25-storey block, overlooking a sea of residential towers stretching across the horizon, he dusted fresh snowfall off dozens of solar panels with a wooden brush.
From Barron's
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