overlook

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o⋅ver⋅look

[v. oh-ver-loo

k; n. oh-ver-loo

–verb (used with object)

1.	to fail to notice, perceive, or consider: to overlook a misspelled word.

2.	to disregard or ignore indulgently, as faults or misconduct: Only a parent could overlook that kind of behavior.

3.	to look over, as from a higher position: a balcony that overlooks the ballroom.

4.	to afford a view over; look down or out upon: a hill overlooking the sea.

5.	to rise above: The Washington Monument overlooks the tidal basin.

6.	to excuse; pardon: a minor infraction we can overlook this time.

7.	to look over in inspection, examination, or perusal: They allowed us to overlook the proposed contract.

8.	to look after, oversee, or supervise: She has to overlook a large number of employees.

9.	Archaic. to look upon with the evil eye; bewitch.

–noun

10.	terrain, as on a cliff, that affords an attractive vista or a good view: Miles of landscape could be seen from the overlook.

Origin:
1325–75; ME; see over-, look

Synonyms:
1. miss. See slight.

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Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
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o·ver·look (ō'vər-lŏŏk')

tr.v. o·ver·looked, o·ver·look·ing, o·ver·looks

1. To look over or at from a higher place.
2. To rise above, especially so as to afford a view over: The tower overlooks the sea.
3. To fail to notice or consider; miss.
4. To ignore deliberately or indulgently; disregard.
1. To fail to notice or consider; miss.
2. To ignore deliberately or indulgently; disregard.
To look over; examine.
To watch over; oversee. See Synonyms at supervise.

n. (ō'vər-lŏŏk')
An elevated place that affords an extensive view: a scenic overlook.

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