look forward

phrase

: to anticipate with pleasure or satisfaction

looking forward to your visit

Examples of look forward in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Is the reverse true as well—in the magical realm of Wildwood, are there fingerprints of Portland and the PNW that the audience can look forward to? — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Nevertheless, Mathews is looking forward to working with Sheridan and 101 Studios on bringing future projects to the fest. — Brayden Garcia october 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

After wrapping production on Season 3 of Wednesday last month, Jenna Ortega is looking forward to exploring new roles in the future. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Ironically, Hachimura is looking forward to bouncing back against his old team on Friday. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for look forward

• henceforward
• straightforward
• thenceforward
• carryforward
• equatorward
• shoreward