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o·ver·look
 overlook
- pronunciation:
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verb |
| inflections: |
overlooked, overlooking, overlooks |
| definition 1: |
to fail to see or notice.
He overlooked the possibility that the weather could change, so he got caught in the rain.- synonyms:
- miss
- similar words:
- forget, neglect, omit, skip
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| definition 2: |
to pay no attention to; ignore.
I overlooked his lies because I wanted to believe him.- synonyms:
- discount, disregard, ignore
- similar words:
- neglect, shrug off
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| definition 3: |
to excuse; pardon.
She wouldn't overlook his careless behavior.- synonyms:
- excuse, forgive, pardon
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| definition 4: |
to allow a view over.
His home overlooks the beach.
- similar words:
- command, face, front
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| related words: |
discount, let off, look, miss, snub, turn one's back on |
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