look over

verb

looked over; looking over; looks over

transitive verb

: to inspect or examine especially in a cursory way

Examples of look over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some are frustrated, some are stupid, some are both — characteristics that broadly fit a historically privileged group who are (unjustifiably) starting to feel passed over, looked over, or otherwise adrift. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 June 2024 And a series that looked over at 3-0 but for the coronation asks the Panthers for something more. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2024 The new landmark looks over the river with a 722-foot tower and a matching 722-foot tower across the border in Windsor. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2024 Detectives are still talking with victims and witnesses and looking over digital evidence, authorities said. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 9 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for look over 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of look over was in the 14th century

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“Look over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20over. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

look over

verb
: to inspect or examine usually in a hurried or careless way

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