noun
definition
A vista or point that gives a beautiful view.
verb
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To offer a view (of something) from a higher position.
example
Our hotel room overlooks the lake.
definition
To fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it.
example
These errors were overlooked by the proofreaders.
synonyms
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To pretend not to have noticed (something, especially a mistake or flaw); to pass over (something) without censure or punishment.
example
I’m not willing to overlook such bad behaviour.
synonyms
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To look down upon (something) from a place that is over or above.
example
to overlook a valley from a hill
definition
To supervise, oversee; to watch over.
example
to overlook a gang of laborers
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To observe or watch (someone or something) surreptitiously or secretly.
definition
To inspect (something); to examine; to look over carefully or repeatedly.
synonyms
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To look upon with an evil eye; to bewitch by looking upon; to fascinate.