look forward

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English - English
To anticipate or expect; especially, to expect something to be pleasant

I enjoyed his writing very much, and I look forward to meeting him in person.

expect or hope for; "I look to hear from you soon"
expect or hope for; "I look to hear from you soon
{f} eagerly expect or anticipate with pleasure; wait with bated breath
look forward to
To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure

Now, on Friday noon, I am to become a private citizen. I am proud to do so. I look forward to it.

look forward to
If you say that someone is looking forward to something useful or positive, you mean they expect it to happen. Motor traders are looking forward to a further increase in vehicle sales
look forward to
If you look forward to something that is going to happen, you want it to happen because you think you will enjoy it. He was looking forward to working with the new Prime Minister
look forward to
wait for with pleasure, wait eagerly for
To look forward
prelook
look forward

    Hyphenation

    look for·ward

    Turkish pronunciation

    lûk fôrwırd

    Pronunciation

    /ˈlo͝ok ˈfôrwərd/ /ˈlʊk ˈfɔːrwɜrd/

    Etymology

    [ 'luk ] (verb.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English lOcian; akin to Old Saxon lOcOn to look.

    Common Collocations

    look forward to, look forward for

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