Synonyms of overlooks

overlooks 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of overlook

1

as in dominates

to look down on

the fortress overlooks the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dominates
• faces
• fronts
• commands

2

as in ignores

to fail to give proper attention to

you've overlooked your chores again this week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignores
• forgets
• neglects
• disregards
• misses
• bypasses
• slurs (over)
• passes over
• omits
• rejects
• slights
• fails
• disdains
• overpasses
• scorns
• sloughs (off)
• brushes (aside or off)
• shrugs off
• pooh-poohs
• sluffs (off)
• skimps
• scants

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tends (to)
• regards
• attends (to)
• appreciates
• minds
• treasures
• fosters
• values
• cultivates
• prizes
• cherishes
• heeds
• remembers
• nurses
• nurtures
• follows
• observes
• listens (to)
• notices
• marks
• watches
• pampers
• notes
• remarks

3

as in oversees

to be in charge of

you'll be asked to overlook larger projects in the future

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oversees
• supervises
• handles
• manages
• directs
• steers
• commands
• runs
• heads
• shows
• watches over
• controls
• bosses
• administers
• superintends
• monitors
• guides
• orders
• governs
• calls the tune (for)
• captains
• calls the shots (of)
• quarterbacks
• rides herd on
• rules
• reigns
• presides (over)
• shepherds

4

as in possesses

to cast a spell on

the superstitious grandmother actually believed that the baby had been overlooked by a gypsy woman

Synonyms & Similar Words

• possesses
• tempts
• strikes
• seduces
• enchants
• spells
• bewitches
• charms
• curses
• attracts
• ensorcells
• captivates
• hexes
• entices
• fascinates
• mesmerizes
• beguiles
• lures
• spellbinds
• jinxes
• voodoos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blesses

5

as in examines

to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)

quickly overlooked the table of used books to see if there was anything of value

Synonyms & Similar Words

• examines
• inspects
• scans
• reviews
• surveys
• views
• scrutinizes
• oversees
• analyzes
• audits
• explores
• goes over
• watches
• investigates
• checks (out)
• cons
• dissects
• notices
• observes
• peruses
• parses
• categorizes
• classifies
• studies
• pores (over)
• researches
• combs
• probes
• plumbs
• delves (into)
• picks over
• reinspects
• rereviews
• resurveys

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• glances (at or over)
• skims

6

as in forgives

to dismiss as of little importance

definitely not the kind of spouse to overlook even a single instance of marital infidelity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ignores
• forgives
• explains
• justifies
• disregards
• condones
• pardons
• excuses
• whitewashes
• passes over
• glosses (over)
• discounts
• forgives and forgets
• shrugs off
• remits
• papers over
• brushes (aside or off)
• winks (at)
• blinks (at)
• overpasses
• rationalizes
• glozes (over)
• closes one's eyes to
• vindicates
• exonerates
• exculpates
• absolves
• waives
• acquits
• waves (aside or off)
• clears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• marks
• minds
• notes
• objects (to)
• heeds

7

as in operates

to look after and make decisions about

the engineer hired to overlook the construction of the canal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• operates
• oversees
• supervises
• manages
• regulates
• conducts
• handles
• governs
• runs
• controls
• directs
• tends
• keeps
• protects
• administers
• leads
• guides
• carries on
• watches over
• administrates
• presides (over)
• superintends
• steers
• stewards
• watches
• cares (for)
• minds
• guards
• safeguards
• pilots
• micromanages
• stage-manages
• codirects
• comanages

overlooks

2 of 2

noun

plural of overlook

as in towers

a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible

just down the road there's a great overlook where you can get a panoramic view of the valley below

Synonyms & Similar Words

• towers
• observatories
• lookouts
• outlooks
• crow's nests
• watchtowers
• promontories
• aeries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overlooks

Verb

Insider tip Suite 203 overlooks Shadow Mountain and offers a view of one of Aspen’s quirkiest pieces of public art—a 10-foot-tall Yeti. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026

Two minutes from Split Rock Park and Devil’s Gulch, Humble Hill Winery overlooks Garretson. —Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026

But much of that effort overlooks the everyday interactions through which culture is actually experienced. —Ghulam Murtaza, Harvard Business Review, 3 June 2026

For a less ephemeral experience, visit the 17th-century Fort de Socoa, which overlooks the Bay of Biscay. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026

It's known for its Llevant golden sand beach, with the place to be a mirador at its eastern end, on the Punta del Cavall promontory that overlooks the coast. —Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 June 2026

Built in the early twentieth century, the Elysium overlooks the Rapallo harbor and Tigullio Gulf and is set up for both short and long stays. —Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

This loft is located in Bywater with nearby streetcar access, and the back porch overlooks a lush flower garden. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026

The museum overlooks Park Central Square, which will host the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival on August 7-8, an event that includes live music and a classic car show. —Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 27 May 2026

Noun

To cap off the day and this drive, carry on south for even more to explore, from quieter beaches and scenic overlooks to neighborhood gems like Hyde Park and the peaceful Osaka Garden. —Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026

And former President Obama was part of many small but important decisions, from how the food tastes, the height of barriers at the overlooks, and the art pieces that all tell a story. —Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 May 2026

For 2026, the challenge highlights trails in 20 different parks with a focus on scenic overlooks, striking shorelines and unique features like historic landmarks. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026

Neither was wearing a collar when they were first spotted in March, wandering near scenic overlooks along one of America’s most famous mountain roads. —Ryan Brennan april 21, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026

The pair has been seen at various scenic overlooks, and community members have shared photos of them on social media. —Ryan Brennan april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026

Trails lead through the forest to caves, scenic overlooks, and other rock formations, like a 50-foot-high natural bridge. —Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026

Visitors can also explore the visitor center, hiking trails, including the historic bed of William Gillette’s miniature railroad, picnic areas and scenic overlooks above the Connecticut River. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026