look forward

phrase

: to anticipate with pleasure or satisfaction
looking forward to your visit

Examples of look forward in a Sentence

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From the red carpet to the performances to the emotional tributes, there’s so much to look forward to. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2026 The Club does expect Boeing to have pretty good cash flow next year, which is a positive to look forward to. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 The duo is excited to hit the road again and perform the entire Enjoy the Ride album live — though fans can look forward to hearing other songs from their career as well. — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 Willis is looking forward to playing at home for the first time. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for look forward

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of look forward was in 1642

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“Look forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20forward. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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