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

Excitement is in the air for the Chiefs this season, as fans are looking forward to watching big free agent acquisition running back Kenneth Walker play alongside returning quarterback Patrick Mahomes. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

The decision left Leon scrambling to figure out how to pay for her final semester instead of looking forward to it. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Brown and Butler were also looking forward to seeing one of FAMU’s most recognizable traditions, the Marching 100, perform at halftime. — Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026

Suffice to say, this legal battle won't be slowing down any time soon, and for those of you who were looking forward to the distractions being set aside now that the season has begun, think again. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for look forward

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