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

Another must-see viewpoint is from Wawel Royal Castle complex, which overlooks the Vistula River. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Hotel Helvetia is a pristine gem built in the 1920s that overlooks the Bay of Silence. — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Inspired by the Alhambra in Spain’s Granada, the mosque has a 33-meter (108-foot)-high minaret that overlooks the Seine River — complementing but not overshadowing the twin towers of nearby Notre Dame Cathedral. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

Beyond tax revenue Focusing on tax rates or revenues overlooks the bigger picture. — Jonathan Caulkins, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

So is the community’s playground that has a soft rubber surface and overlooks the lake. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

People are not allowed to access Sunken City, which is full of graffiti and overlooks the ocean, but that doesn’t stop visitors from walking the remains. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 15 July 2026

But that overlooks the far larger number of proposals that never reach financial close because critical complementary investments never materialize. — Bright Simons, semafor.com, 13 July 2026

The family room is all glass enclosed and overlooks the water and the heated saltwater pool. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Noun

Bryce Canyon National Park is one of Utah’s most iconic destinations—but its popularity means visitors often have to contend with crowded overlooks, full parking lots, and busy hiking trails, especially during the busy seasons of summer and fall. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Duckworth said fans aren't simply looking for scenic overlooks or filming locations. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Over 82 nights in April, May, September and October, researchers interviewed visitors after dusk at campgrounds, scenic overlooks and parking areas. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 29 June 2026

Inside the monument, hit Harper’s Corner Road, a 31-mile-long (each way) scenic drive delivering a series of dramatic overlooks. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026

The summit rewards hikers with a rare, elevated view of the legendary Risin og Kellingin (‘The Giant and the Witch’) sea stacks, without the crowds found at the popular coastal overlooks. — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

The 439-acre Black Rock State Park offers beautiful overlooks. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026

The drive also provides access to overlooks, nature walks, hiking trails, restaurants, breweries and historic sites across several mountain towns. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026

Starting at the Meyers Beach parking area, the trail runs for 6 miles along lakeshore cliffs and through forests, with sea-cave overlooks. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 June 2026