overlook

overlook
v
1. ignore, neglect, not take into account; miss, omit, slip up on, slight, lose sight of, leave out, forget, skip; pass up, set aside, give the go-by.
2. disregard, pretermit, overpass, drop; look the other way, let [s.t.] ride, let [s.t.] go, gloss over, extenuate; wink at, blink at, close or shut one's eyes to, connive at; choose not to see, be blind to, fail to notice.
3. excuse, forgive, pardon, condone, make allowances, spare; forget about [s.t.] forgive and forget, let bygones be bygones.
4. overtower, tower above, crown; rise above, overtop, top, cap; look over, jut out, jut over, beetle over, project.
5. inspect, examine, peruse, scan, survey; scrutinize, study, contemplate, review; take stock of, take a glance at, give [s.t.] the once-over.
6. oversee, supervise, superintend, Sl. boss; manage, direct, administer, monitor, keep tabs on; conduct, pilot, steer, guide, be at the helm.

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