Definition of "overlook"
verb:
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To look down upon from a place that is over or above; to look over or view from a higher position; to rise above, so as to command a view of.
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Hence: To supervise; to watch over; sometimes, to observe secretly.
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To inspect; to examine; to look over carefully or repeatedly.
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To look upon with an evil eye; to bewitch by looking upon; to fascinate.
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To fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it; to miss or omit in looking.
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To pretend not to have noticed, especially a mistake; to pass over without censure or punishment.
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