relook
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //rɪˈlʊk//
KK: /rɪˈlʊk/
noun
Definition
A second or additional look at something, often to reconsider or re-examine it.
Example
After the meeting, we decided to have a relook at the project plan to make sure everything was on track.
Conversation
I think we should give that project a relook before the deadline.
Yeah, I'm not sure if we covered everything we needed to.
Exactly! A fresh relook might help us catch any mistakes.
Good idea — let's set aside some time to go through it again.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
review
inspection
examination
Antonyms
neglect
overlook
dismiss
verb
Definition
To examine or consider something again, often to make a new decision or judgment.
Example
After reviewing the project, the team decided to relook at their initial plans.
Tense Forms
Past: relooked
Past Participle: relooked
Conversation
I think we should relook at our travel plans for the weekend.
That's a good idea! I heard the weather might change.
Right? It could be better to choose an indoor activity instead.
Root Explanation
Relook → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "look" (from Old English "locian", meaning to see or gaze). The word "relook" means to look at something again or to examine it once more.
Memory Tip
Think of looking at something 'again' ('re-') — that's why relook means to look again.
Visually Confused Words
forelook
retook
rehook
recook
rebook
rook
look