overlook

B2
Pronunciation
/əʊvəˈlʊk/
/oʊvəɹˈlʊk/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A vista or point that gives a beautiful view.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To offer a view (of something) from a higher position.

Example Sentences
  • Our hotel room overlooks the lake.
2 Definition

To fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it.

Synonyms
misheed
Example Sentences
  • These errors were overlooked by the proofreaders.
3 Definition

To pretend not to have noticed (something, especially a mistake or flaw); to pass over (something) without censure or punishment.

Synonyms
take no notice of
Example Sentences
  • I’m not willing to overlook such bad behaviour.
4 Definition

To look down upon (something) from a place that is over or above.

Example Sentences
  • to overlook a valley from a hill
5 Definition

To supervise, oversee; to watch over.

Example Sentences
  • to overlook a gang of laborers
6 Definition

To observe or watch (someone or something) surreptitiously or secretly.

7 Definition

To inspect (something); to examine; to look over carefully or repeatedly.

Synonyms
scrutinize
8 Definition

To look upon with an evil eye; to bewitch by looking upon; to fascinate.