Look forward to Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫʊk/ /ˈfɔɹwɝd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

LUUK FOR-wurd TOO, TUH, TIH

UK

lˈʊk/ /fˈɔːwəd/ /tˈuː

LUUK FAW-uhd TOO

Definition

To feel excited or happy about something that will happen in the future.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal and informal contexts, often in emails or polite conversation. Followed by a noun or the '-ing' form of a verb, e.g. 'look forward to meeting you.' Not used with infinitive 'to' (not 'look forward to meet'). Common in closings: 'I look forward to hearing from you.'

• Spanish: esperar con ganas - tener ganas de
• Portuguese (BR): ansiar - estar ansioso por
• Portuguese (PT): ansiar - estar ansioso por
• Chinese (Simplified): 期待
• Chinese (Traditional): 期待
• Hindi: आशा करना - उत्सुक रहना
• Arabic: يتطلع إلى - ينتظر بشوق
• Bengali: অপেক্ষা করা - আগ্রহ নিয়ে অপেক্ষা করা
• Russian: ждать с нетерпением
• Japanese: 楽しみにする
• Vietnamese: mong chờ - trông đợi
• Korean: 기대하다 - 고대하다
• Turkish: dört gözle beklemek
• Urdu: بے صبری سے انتظار کرنا
• Indonesian: menantikan - menunggu dengan antusias

Example Sentences

I look forward to the weekend.

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We look forward to your reply.

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Children look forward to their birthdays.

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I really look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Everyone is looking forward to the holiday party next month.

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Thank you for your help—I look forward to working together.

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