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Synonyms & Similar Words
anticipate
expect
await
wait for
look out for
hope for
long for
yearn for
crave
desire
wish for
aspire to
wait with bated breath
be eager for
be excited about
be thrilled about
be enthusiastic about
be keen on
be anxious for
be on the lookout for
watch for
keep an eye out for
be on the verge of
be on the brink of
be ready for
be prepared for
get ready for
Meaning of look forward to
According to Oxford Dictionary, "look forward to" means to feel happy and excited about something that is going to happen, or to expect something to happen and be prepared for it.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "look forward to" as to feel pleased or excited about something that is going to happen in the future.
- Cambridge Dictionary states that "look forward to" means to feel happy or excited because something pleasant is going to happen.
Example Uses
- I'm really looking forward to my vacation next month, I've been working hard all year and need a break.
- She's looking forward to seeing her friends at the party tonight, she hasn't seen them in a long time.
- We're all looking forward to the new restaurant opening in town, we've heard great things about it.
- He's looking forward to his retirement, he's been planning it for years.
- They're looking forward to their honeymoon, they've been dreaming about it since they got engaged.