Look forward to

phrasal verb

To be excited or eagerly await a future event or occasion.

I am looking forward to our trip next week.

Often appears as...

looking forward to vacation
looking forward to meeting

phrasal verb

To consider, plan or arrange a specific action in the future.

We are looking forward to working with you on this project.

Often appears as...

looking forward to cooperation
looking forward to partnership

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

phrasal verb

To be excited or eagerly await a future event or occasion.

I am looking forward to our trip next week.

Often appears as...

looking forward to vacation
looking forward to meeting

phrasal verb

To consider, plan or arrange a specific action in the future.

We are looking forward to working with you on this project.

Often appears as...

looking forward to cooperation
looking forward to partnership

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

Definition 1 of 2

Visual representation of "look forward to"

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Emotional Intensity

Conveys stronger emotion than simple anticipation, implying you're very enthusiastic about the upcoming event.

He's really looking forward to his birthday party.

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Casual Tone

Used in casual or informal settings, such as conversations among friends or personal emails.

I'm looking forward to our coffee date!

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Personal Experiences

Often relates to personal enjoyment or experiences, not just any routine or mundane future event.

I'm looking forward to seeing my favorite band live.

Pro Tip 1/3

Emotional Intensity

Conveys stronger emotion than simple anticipation, implying you're very enthusiastic about the upcoming event.

He's really looking forward to his birthday party.

Pro Tip 2/3

Casual Tone

Used in casual or informal settings, such as conversations among friends or personal emails.

I'm looking forward to our coffee date!

Pro Tip 3/3

Personal Experiences

Often relates to personal enjoyment or experiences, not just any routine or mundane future event.

I'm looking forward to seeing my favorite band live.

Pro Tip 1/3

Emotional Intensity

Conveys stronger emotion than simple anticipation, implying you're very enthusiastic about the upcoming event.

He's really looking forward to his birthday party.

Pro Tip 2/3

Casual Tone

Used in casual or informal settings, such as conversations among friends or personal emails.

I'm looking forward to our coffee date!

Pro Tip 3/3

Personal Experiences

Often relates to personal enjoyment or experiences, not just any routine or mundane future event.

I'm looking forward to seeing my favorite band live.

Visual representation of the word "Look forward to"

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