look forward to

verb

1. intr, adverb+preposition to wait or hope for, esp with pleasure

Idioms and Phrases

Eagerly anticipate, as in I'm looking forward to their visit , or Jim looked forward to the day when he could retire . [First half of 1700s]

Example Sentences

“What normally happens is the losing party rebounds — so there’s always the next cycle for Democrats to look forward to,” he concluded.

From Salon

"We look forward to working with the government to make sure that any new measures don’t disincentivise managers from taking on roles in struggling organisations," he said.

From BBC

So the processing unit manufacturer has a lot to look forward to.

From Slate

"During my conversation with President Trump, I shared how deeply humbled I am to accept his nomination and that I look forward to earning the support of my colleagues in the United States Senate," she said.

From BBC

“We look forward to engaging with you and your administration to help make sure the United States continues to lead with and be fueled by ingenuity, innovation, and creativity.”

From Slate

Related Words

• await
• delay
• expect
• hang
• linger
• remain
• stand by
• stay
• stick around
• watch