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overlook

/ˈoʊvɚlˌʊk/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

verb

  1. look past, fail to notice
  2. be oriented in a certain direction
    “The house looks out on a tennis court”
  3. leave undone or leave out
    “How could I miss that typo?”
  4. look down on
    “The villa dominates the town”
  5. watch over
    “I am overlooking her work”

noun

  1. a high place affording a good view

Synonyms for overlook

Words that rhyme with overlook

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