Phrasal verb
look forward to
To feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen.
Meanings
To feel happy and excited about something that will happen in the future.
Definition
When you "look forward to" something, you are anticipating it with positive feelings. It means you are eager for a future event or experience to happen. This phrase is often used when talking about plans, meetings, or holidays, expressing a sense of pleasant expectation.
Examples
- I really look forward to my vacation next month.
- She is looking forward to seeing her family again during the holidays.
- They all looked forward to the end of the school year and summer break.
- We look forward to receiving your application by the deadline.
- He told me he would look forward to our next meeting to discuss the project.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to use a bare infinitive after "look forward to"; remember to use a gerund (verb-ing form) or a noun, for example, "I look forward to meeting you," not "I look forward to meet you."
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