look forward to

/ˌlʊk ˈfɔrwɚd tu/
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To feel pleased about something expected in the future.

Examples

  • We look forward to seeing you again.
  • He had looked forward to the holiday for months.
  • I look forward to our trip next week.
  • Are you looking forward to the concert?
  • She is looking forward to meeting her new team.

Similar words

be excited about
anticipate eagerly
await with pleasure

Meanings

Anticipate with pleasure

feelings
neutral
To feel happy or excited about a future event that is expected to happen.

Examples

  • I look forward to our trip next week.
  • She is looking forward to meeting her new team.
  • We look forward to seeing you again.
  • Are you looking forward to the concert?
  • He had looked forward to the holiday for months.

Similar words

Etymology

Look forward pictures attention directed toward what lies ahead, and to introduces the anticipated event.

FAQ

What does look forward to mean?

It means feeling pleased or excited about something expected to happen.

When is look forward to used?

It is used for welcome future events such as holidays, meetings, and reunions.

How is look forward to different from hope for?

Look forward to anticipates an expected event with pleasure. Hope for expresses a wish that may be uncertain.

How is look forward to used in a sentence?

The to is a preposition, so a noun or an -ing form follows: “look forward to meeting you”.

Is look forward to formal?

It is neutral in speech and also common in polite emails.

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