look forward to

verb

1. to wait or hope for, esp with pleasure

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Related Words

• await 
• delay 
• expect 
• hang 
• linger 
• remain 
• stand by 
• stay 
• stick around 
• watch