To view broadly or from a height

• look over

  1. To scan-read and check for errors.
  2. To give a brief visual inspection.

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  1. To scan-read and check for errors.
  2. To give a brief visual inspection.

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• scan

  1. (Electronics) To traverse (a region) with a succession of transmitted radar beams, usually radiated in a systematic pattern
  2. To direct a radar beam in a systematic pattern across (a sector of sky) in search of a target.
  3. (Radiology) To examine the structure or condition of (an internal bodily organ) with ultrasound, tomography, etc.

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  1. (Electronics) To traverse (a region) with a succession of transmitted radar beams, usually radiated in a systematic pattern
  2. To direct a radar beam in a systematic pattern across (a sector of sky) in search of a target.
  3. (Radiology) To examine the structure or condition of (an internal bodily organ) with ultrasound, tomography, etc.

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• survey

  1. To determine the location, form, or boundaries of (a tract of land) by measuring the lines and angles in accordance with the principles of geometry and trigonometry
  2. To conduct a statistical survey on:
  3. To survey land

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  1. To determine the location, form, or boundaries of (a tract of land) by measuring the lines and angles in accordance with the principles of geometry and trigonometry
  2. To conduct a statistical survey on:
  3. To survey land

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To rise above, especially so as to afford a view of

• command

  1. To exercise power or authority; be in control; act as a commander
  2. To deserve and receive as due; exact:
  3. To have control or authority over; rule:

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  1. To exercise power or authority; be in control; act as a commander
  2. To deserve and receive as due; exact:
  3. To have control or authority over; rule:

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• dominate

  1. To have or exert strong authority or mastery.
  2. To control, govern, or rule by superior authority or power:
  3. To have foremost place (in something)

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  1. To have or exert strong authority or mastery.
  2. To control, govern, or rule by superior authority or power:
  3. To have foremost place (in something)

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• tower above

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To direct and watch over the work and performance of others

• boss

  1. To decorate with raised ornaments, metal studs, etc.
  2. To give orders to, especially in an arrogant or domineering manner:
  3. (Informal) To order (a person) about; act bossy with

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  1. To decorate with raised ornaments, metal studs, etc.
  2. To give orders to, especially in an arrogant or domineering manner:
  3. (Informal) To order (a person) about; act bossy with

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• oversee

  1. (Archaic) To examine; inspect
  2. To watch over and manage; supervise; superintend
  3. To catch sight of (a person or persons in some action) secretly or accidentally

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  1. (Archaic) To examine; inspect
  2. To watch over and manage; supervise; superintend
  3. To catch sight of (a person or persons in some action) secretly or accidentally

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• superintend

  1. To act as superintendent of; direct; supervise; manage
  2. To oversee and manage; supervise.

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  1. To act as superintendent of; direct; supervise; manage
  2. To oversee and manage; supervise.

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• supervise

  1. To manage and direct; be in charge of:
  2. To oversee, direct, or manage (work, workers, a project, etc.); superintend

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  1. To manage and direct; be in charge of:
  2. To oversee, direct, or manage (work, workers, a project, etc.); superintend

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• watch over

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A high structure or place commanding a wide view

• lookout

  1. The act of observing or keeping watch.
  2. A high place or structure commanding a wide view, used for observation.
  3. (Chiefly Brit.) Outlook, esp. for the future

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  1. The act of observing or keeping watch.
  2. A high place or structure commanding a wide view, used for observation.
  3. (Chiefly Brit.) Outlook, esp. for the future

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• observatory

  1. A building equipped for scientific observation, esp. such a building with a large telescope for astronomical research
  2. A building, place, or institution designed and equipped for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena.
  3. An institution for such research

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  1. A building equipped for scientific observation, esp. such a building with a large telescope for astronomical research
  2. A building, place, or institution designed and equipped for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena.
  3. An institution for such research

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• outlook

  1. A point of view; an attitude:
  2. Expectation for the future:
  3. An attitude or point of view.

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  1. A point of view; an attitude:
  2. Expectation for the future:
  3. An attitude or point of view.

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To occupy a commanding height

• look over

  1. To scan-read and check for errors.
  2. To give a brief visual inspection.

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  1. To scan-read and check for errors.
  2. To give a brief visual inspection.

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• top

  1. To reach the top of; be on a level with
  2. To be a top for
  3. (Sports) To hit or stroke (a ball) unintentionally at a point above its center or near its top, giving it a forward spin

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  1. To reach the top of; be on a level with
  2. To be a top for
  3. (Sports) To hit or stroke (a ball) unintentionally at a point above its center or near its top, giving it a forward spin

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• survey

  1. To determine the boundaries, area, or elevations of (land or structures on the earth's surface) by means of measuring angles and distances, using the techniques of geometry and trigonometry.
  2. To determine the location, form, or boundaries of (a tract of land) by measuring the lines and angles in accordance with the principles of geometry and trigonometry
  3. To look over the parts, features, or contents of; view broadly:

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  1. To determine the boundaries, area, or elevations of (land or structures on the earth's surface) by means of measuring angles and distances, using the techniques of geometry and trigonometry.
  2. To determine the location, form, or boundaries of (a tract of land) by measuring the lines and angles in accordance with the principles of geometry and trigonometry
  3. To look over the parts, features, or contents of; view broadly:

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• inspect

  1. To examine or review (troops, etc.) officially
  2. To examine carefully and critically, especially for flaws.
  3. To look at carefully; examine critically, esp. in order to detect flaws or errors

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  1. To examine or review (troops, etc.) officially
  2. To examine carefully and critically, especially for flaws.
  3. To look at carefully; examine critically, esp. in order to detect flaws or errors

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• watch over

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• look out

  1. To find by looking: to hunt out.
  2. (Intransitive, idiomatic) Be vigilant and aware.
  3. (Intransitive) To look from within to the outside.

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  1. To find by looking: to hunt out.
  2. (Intransitive, idiomatic) Be vigilant and aware.
  3. (Intransitive) To look from within to the outside.

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• view

  1. To watch (a program, for example) on television.
  2. To think of (something) in a particular way; regard:
  3. To survey or study mentally; consider:

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  1. To watch (a program, for example) on television.
  2. To think of (something) in a particular way; regard:
  3. To survey or study mentally; consider:

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• give upon

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• give on

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• front on

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• command

  1. To control or overlook from a higher position
  2. To give an order or orders to; direct with authority
  3. To exercise authority or control as or as if one is a commander.

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  1. To control or overlook from a higher position
  2. To give an order or orders to; direct with authority
  3. To exercise authority or control as or as if one is a commander.

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• tower-over

  1. To be much taller or higher than something; to loom over

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  1. To be much taller or higher than something; to loom over

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• have a prospect of

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• surmount

  1. To place something above; top:
  2. To ascend to the top of; climb:
  3. To be or lie at the top of; be or rise above

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  1. To place something above; top:
  2. To ascend to the top of; climb:
  3. To be or lie at the top of; be or rise above

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• mount over

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To ignore deliberately

• disregard

  1. To treat without proper respect or attentiveness.
  2. To show no evidence of attention concerning (something):
  3. To ignore; misregard.

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  1. To treat without proper respect or attentiveness.
  2. To show no evidence of attention concerning (something):
  3. To ignore; misregard.

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• ignore

  1. (Law) To reject (a bill of indictment) for lack of evidence
  2. To disregard deliberately; pay no attention to; refuse to consider

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  1. (Law) To reject (a bill of indictment) for lack of evidence
  2. To disregard deliberately; pay no attention to; refuse to consider

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• excuse

  1. To explain (a fault or offense) in the hope of being forgiven or understood; try to justify:
  2. To try to minimize or pardon (a fault); apologize or give reasons for
  3. To serve as justification for:

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  1. To explain (a fault or offense) in the hope of being forgiven or understood; try to justify:
  2. To try to minimize or pardon (a fault); apologize or give reasons for
  3. To serve as justification for:

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• look-the-other-way

  1. (Idiomatic) To ignore something wrong. Similar to connive.

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  1. (Idiomatic) To ignore something wrong. Similar to connive.

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To fail to see

• miss

  1. To fail to perceive, experience, or understand:
  2. To fail to meet, reach, attain, catch, accomplish, see, hear, perceive, understand, etc.
  3. To fail to benefit from; let slip:

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  1. To fail to perceive, experience, or understand:
  2. To fail to meet, reach, attain, catch, accomplish, see, hear, perceive, understand, etc.
  3. To fail to benefit from; let slip:

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• leave-out

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• neglect

  1. To pay little or no attention to; fail to heed; disregard:
  2. To fail to do or carry out, as through carelessness or oversight:
  3. To fail to carry out (an expected or required action) through carelessness or by intention; leave undone

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  1. To pay little or no attention to; fail to heed; disregard:
  2. To fail to do or carry out, as through carelessness or oversight:
  3. To fail to carry out (an expected or required action) through carelessness or by intention; leave undone

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