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overlooks Definition and Meaning in English (overlooks definition)

verb
Synonyms:missdisregardneglect
Quick Answer • Definition

Overlooks definition: To fail to notice or consider something important, often unintentionally.

Definitions of Overlooks

  1. 1verb

    To fail to notice or consider something important, often unintentionally.

  2. 2verb

    To have a view of something from a higher position.

  3. 3verb

    To intentionally ignore or pardon a fault or offense.

Example Sentences

business

“The manager often overlooks minor errors in his employees' reports.”

casual

“Our hotel room overlooks the beautiful ocean.”

casual

“She decided to overlook his rude comment this time.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveoverlook
past tenseoverlooked
present participleoverlooking
nounoversight
nounoverlook

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Overlooks definition: To fail to notice or consider something important, often unintentionally.
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'Overlooks' translates to 'overlooks' in English. Overlooks definition: To fail to notice or consider something important, often unintentionally.
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