phrasal verb 'look forward'
Phrasal verbMain meaning
look forward
[lʊk ˈfɔːrwərd]
to anticipate something with pleasure

Other meanings

  • to expect eagerly, to feel excited about a future event

Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "look forward"

  • I really look forward to meeting you next week.
  • She looks forward to her vacation every year.
  • We all look forward to working with you.
  • The kids are looking forward to the party.
  • I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Features of Using "look forward"

Separability:Inseparable Transitivity:Transitive Level:A2 Particle:forward

This phrasal verb is always followed by “to” + noun or gerund (not infinitive). For example, “look forward to seeing you” (not look forward to see you). It is commonly used in formal and informal contexts, especially in letters, emails, and polite conversation. It expresses positive expectation.

Other phrasal verbs with the verb look

look for

look for

to search for something or someone
look across

look across

to direct your eyes from one side to the other
look through

look through

to examine or read quickly
look into

look into

investigate