overlook Definition
- 1to fail to notice or consider something or someone
- 2to have a view of something from above
- 3to forgive or excuse someone's mistake or bad behavior
Using overlook: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overlook" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I think you've overlooked one important fact.
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The hotel room overlooked the sea.
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I'm willing to overlook your mistake this time.
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He was overlooked for promotion again.
overlook Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using overlook
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We booked a room with a view of the mountains.
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The authorities turned a blind eye to the illegal activities.
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I've been letting my exercise routine slide lately.
Phrases with overlook
overlook something/someone's faults
to ignore or forgive someone's mistakes or bad qualities
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She's always been able to overlook his faults.
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I can't believe I overlooked the obvious solution.
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If we overlook the deadline, we'll lose the contract.
Origins of overlook
from Middle English 'overloken', meaning 'to look over'
Summary: overlook in Brief
'Overlook' [ˌəʊvəˈlʊk] means to fail to notice or consider something or someone, to have a view of something from above, or to forgive or excuse someone's mistake or bad behavior. It can be used in phrases like 'overlook something/someone's faults,' and idioms like 'turn a blind eye (to something).'
