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Synonyms

look forward to

British  

verb

  1. to wait or hope for, esp with pleasure

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

look forward to Idioms  
  1. Eagerly anticipate, as in I'm looking forward to their visit, or Jim looked forward to the day when he could retire. [First half of 1700s]


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"I look forward to meeting Josh and Bob so we can get to work building something special in LA together."

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Something to look forward to on Monday: Picture a time when plans didn’t require a 12-person group chat, three calendar apps, and a poll just to grab a drink.

From Slate Aug. 7, 2026

"We look forward to sharing more details soon about the opening date and what you'll get to see in the exhibition."

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

There’s still plenty to look forward to, including another go at the starry mixed doubles tournament, this one featuring the pairing of Djokovic and women’s No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Morning, noon and night, I look forward to seeing Peter.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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