overlook

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To fail to notice or consider something.

   In your hurry, you overlooked an obvious mistake.

2. 2
   verb

   To choose to ignore or forgive a fault or mistake.

   I'm willing to overlook your lateness this once.

3. 3
   verb

   To have a view of something from above or a higher position.

   Our hotel room overlooks the lake.

From Middle English overloken; equivalent to over- + look.

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