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

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Which brings us to Tribal Council. Survivor 47 cast share their most embarrassing moments ever (exclusive) How to curry with the jury Anyone else surprised by how serious Kyle looked over on the jury? Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024 Their wishes may be in reach, as a Metro Council committee will look over a proposal Tuesday. Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 2 Dec. 2024 Photo: Jake Di Pietro Studios The dining room opens into the kitchen (left) and looks over a living area with double-high ceilings. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Nov. 2024 Elphaba, on the other hand, has 24 looks over two films, with multiples. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for look over 

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 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

look over

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

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