look forward to sth
— phrasal verb with look uk/lʊk/us/lʊk/verb
B1 to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen:
I'm really looking forward to my holiday.
[ + -ing verb ] She was looking forward to seeing the grandchildren again.
I'm not looking forward to Christmas this year.
B2 [ + -ing verb ] formal used at the end of a formal letter to say you hope to hear from or see someone soon, or that you expect something from them:
I look forward to hearing from you.
In the circumstances, I look forward to receiving your client's cheque for the sum of £570 within the next seven days.
More examples
- I'm looking forward to seeing Julie.
- She was looking forward to the meal.
- I'm not looking forward to the trip.
- They had looked forward to that holiday for months.
- I always look forward to seeing my parents.