overlook

verb
UK /ˌəʊvəˈlʊk/
US /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

To overlook something means to not notice it or forget about it.

I overlooked one spelling mistake in my homework.

SYNONYMS

missignoreneglectdisregardforget

RELATED WORDS

oversightoverlookedoverlookingnegligence

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To have a view of something from above.

Our hotel room overlooks the sea.

3. To forgive someone's mistake or bad behavior.

The teacher overlooked his lateness this time.

4. To fail to take care of or check something.

The manager overlooked an important detail in the report.