Phrasal Verbs

look forward to

This page is about the phrasal verb look forward to

Meaning

If you're looking forward to something that's going to happen, you feel excited or happy about it.

Synonym

anticipate

For example

  • look forward to sth I always look forward to our holidays in Bali. It's a beautiful place and every time we go there we have a great time.

  • be looking forward to doing sth Everyone's looking forward to meeting their old school friends again at the class reunion.

Nouns often used as objects with look forward to: holiday, weekend, party, trip, concert, celebration, future

Quick Quiz

My son Lucas is looking forward to

a. going to the dentist

b. his birthday party

c. being punished by his teacher
a) going to the dentist b) his birthday party c) being punished by his teacher

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Contributor: Matt Errey