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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.”
(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 direct one's gaze
“Trying to remain inconspicuous, she would avert any passersby as she walked through the city.”
Opposite of present participle for to respond to a telecommunications call
“I frequently ignore calls that come from telemarketing companies.”
Opposite of present participle for to investigate in a systematic manner
“We can ignore any proposed solutions to this issue for now as it is not of a high priority.”
Opposite of present participle for to perceive with one's eyes
“While I was driving, I would disregard the snow-capped mountains around me as I was concentrating on the road.”
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.”
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