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Opposite of present participle for to become aware of through observation
“One could hardly miss the parallel of two vast but empty projects full of little but hot air and blasted hopes.”
(stumble on/upon) Opposite of present participle for to discover something, especially by chance
“The brilliant Dupin uses his command of logic to reconstruct unsolvable crimes, twice at the request of police who overlook the clues at the crux of a mystery.”
Opposite of present participle for to take notice of
“He believes he's helping humanity, and may well be oblivious to the shadowy forces seeking to exploit his technology for their own reasons.”
Opposite of present participle for to understand or acknowledge the existence of
“It is a fair question, but we should not overlook the assumptions that underlie it.”
Opposite of present participle for to act on an opportunity
“He would miss many golden opportunities that had been presented to him during his career because of his tunnel vision.”
Opposite of present participle for to be a spectator of
“If you go to bed early tonight, you will miss the lunar eclipse.”
Opposite of present participle for to express gratitude for or appreciation of
“Some parents tend to put exceedingly high expectations on their children, and this can often cause them to overlook all the hard work and progress that they have made.”
Opposite of present participle for to identify or make a determination on something relevant or important
“How did I miss such a crucial clue?”
(idiomatic) Opposite of present participle for to invent, create, or think of
“We would miss many great opportunities as we were not paying attention.”
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