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

Take Málaga’s Monumental Cemetery of San Sebastian, in Spain, which overlooks the typical picturesque Andalusian countryside populated with olive groves. — Mitchell Gilburne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026

Today, it’s often read as severe—but this overlooks how much brightness and space these buildings typically hold. — Alex Eagle, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026

The iconic Overland Park Clock Tower now overlooks the district, where its farmers market welcomes thousands of tote-wielding shoppers. — Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026

Cedar Ridge Preserve is located roughly 15 miles southwest of downtown Dallas and features nearly nine miles of hilly trails and scenic overlooks thanks to being nearly 800 feet above sea level. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Billionaire hedge fund executive Ken Griffin wants to move the historic Villa Serena, which overlooks Biscayne Bay on his expansive Coconut Grove estate, to the grounds of the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Another bedroom comes with a ladder-accessible sleeping loft, while a mezzanine reading nook overlooks the great room below. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026

The sunny front porch, which overlooks a community fountain and gazebo on a stretch of land that replicates a New England town green, only adds to its appeal. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Spanning more than 7,000 square feet across two floors, the Sanctuary store overlooks Victoria Dockside and is close to Rosewood Hotel, with which the activewear brand has an ongoing partnership. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026

Noun

Our photos — of Leo smiling at the Vatican and posing at scenic overlooks — attest to that. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

For first-timers seeking big Catskills scenery, the Escarpment Trail to Kaaterskill Falls is the classic, with dramatic overlooks and waterfalls that explain why people have been coming to these mountains for generations. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

West Jefferson makes an easy base for fall hikes, waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and peak foliage across North Carolina’s High Country. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

At scenic overlooks, people turn their backs to the landscape to stage a selfie photograph. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

The Honor Summit website has a list of viewing spots that include scenic overlooks and other public spaces where the lights may be visible, mostly in New Hampshire and Maine. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Designated an All-American Road, the route packs in eight state parks, historic landmarks, beaches, art galleries, and unforgettable overlooks. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Beyond the waterfalls, travelers can drive the Historic Columbia River Highway or stop at scenic overlooks for sweeping views of the gorge. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026