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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]


Example Sentences

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“Now I can look forward to ruining my sleep schedule, chugging iced Americanos, and screaming at the TV at 3 a.m. for a country I don’t live in while our national team sleeps peacefully.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

TikTok said: "We will examine the details of the government's measures, and we look forward to collaborating constructively with the government on this important issue."

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

“We look forward to a campaign that puts the Central Valley ahead of any political party and wins again in November,” Jones said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

However, the area could see an additional $200,000–$300,000 in appreciation due to the AI boom, so we have that to look forward to.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Over time I came to look forward to my lessons with Dr. Neu.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

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