Definitions for overlook

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overlook o·ver·look

Spelling: [verb oh-ver-loo k; noun Overlook is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 87 anagrams from letters in overlook (eklooorv).

Definitions for overlook

noun

1. terrain, as on a cliff, that affords an attractive vista or a good view:

verb (used with object)

1. to fail to notice, perceive, or consider:
2. to disregard or ignore indulgently, as faults or misconduct:
3. to look over, as from a higher position:
4. to afford a view over; look down or out upon:
5. to rise above:
6. to excuse; pardon:
7. to look over in inspection, examination, or perusal:
8. to look after, oversee, or supervise:
9. Archaic. to look upon with the evil eye; bewitch.

Origin of overlook

Middle English word dating back to 1325-75; See origin at over-, look

Examples for overlook

You might overlook the most important part of my paraphernalia; and really I am not damaged.

We do not indeed justify her faults, but let us not overlook our own.

In reading about ASHA, its current location is hard to overlook—Research Triangle, North Carolina.

But it is also a mistake to overlook some important differences.

In the book, Tavris and Aronson argue that the same ability to overlook minor flaws in a marriage leads to overlooking major ones.

From the hill, we could overlook the river, and the adjacent country.

Our friend will overlook the matter if you do but say that you have acted in heat and haste.

It'll be an advantage if she is Irish, but I'll overlook it if she isn't.

Many were just eager to forget, absolve, or overlook serious accusations, simply because doing so would be hugely convenient.

Moments like these could cause ticket-buyers to squirm or, perhaps, reflect on their own capacity to overlook and forgive.