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

Many fans and customers of the business expressed their relief at the news, giving thanks to the original location while looking forward to the new one, according to comments. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Maris Kreizman recommends 14 nonfiction titles to look forward to in the remainder of 2026. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Rice, who bounced off a couple of defenders for a touchdown last week, is especially looking forward to meeting the Colts. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Paine is also looking forward to getting back to that intimate listening room experience. — Libby Smith, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for look forward

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