English · Emotions & Feelings
look forward to
/lʊk ˈfɔː.wəd tuː/
[/lʊk ˈfɔː.wəd tuː/]
anticipate with pleasure
Intermediateverb
Definition
To feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen.
Example
I'm really looking forward to seeing my old friends at the reunion next month in our hometown.
I'm really looking forward to seeing my old friends at the reunion next month in our hometown.
Etymology
A fixed three-part phrasal verb combining 'look', 'forward' and 'to', used since the 17th century to mean expecting eagerly.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in both polite formal correspondence ('I look forward to hearing from you') and casual speech.