Canadian English Meaning of overlook

overlook

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Definitions and Meaning of overlook in English

Wordnet

overlook (n)

a high place affording a good view

Wordnet

overlook (v)

look past, fail to notice

be oriented in a certain direction

leave undone or leave out

look down on

watch over

Webster

overlook (v. t.)

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; as, to overlook a valley from a hill.

Hence: To supervise; to watch over; sometimes, to observe secretly; as, to overlook a gang of laborers; to overlook one who is writing a letter.

To inspect; to examine; to look over carefully or repeatedly.

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

To look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it; to miss or omit in looking; hence, to refrain from bestowing notice or attention upon; to neglect; to pass over without censure or punishment; to excuse.

FAQs About the word overlook

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