overlook

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈlʊk/
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1.

fail to notice (something)

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I think you may have overlooked a key detail in the report.
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It's easy to overlook small errors when you're rushing.
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missfail to seefail to noticepass overforgetdisregardignoreneglectomitskip
2.

have a view of (something) from above

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The hotel room overlooks the ocean.
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The castle is situated on a hill overlooking the town.
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command a view oflook out overlook down ondominate
3.

permit (someone) to do something wrong without being punished

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The teacher decided to overlook his tardiness this one time.
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We cannot simply overlook such serious misconduct.
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condoneexcuseforgivepardonlet passturn a blind eye to
1.

a place from which a person can look down on a wide area

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We stopped at the overlook to admire the valley.
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The scenic overlook offers breathtaking views of the mountains.
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viewpointvistapanoramaoutlook