overlook
o·ver·look • v. / ˈōvərˈloŏk/ [tr.] 1. fail to notice (something): he seems to have overlooked one important fact. ∎ ignore or disregard (something, esp. a fault or offense): she was more than ready to overlook his faults. ∎ pass over (someone) in favor of another: he was overlooked by the Nobel committee.2. have a view of from above: the chateau overlooks fields of corn and olive trees.3. archaic supervise; oversee.4. archaic bewitch with the evil eye: they told them they were overlooked by some unlucky Person.• n. / ˈōvərloŏk/ a commanding position or view: he veered off the highway onto an overlook.
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