To look forward to meaning in English

Learn how to use To look forward to correctly with Gymglish.
Test and improve your English. Start your free trial today.

TEST YOUR ENGLISH Free trial and no commitment to buy
4,7 on App Store, Play Store and Trustpilot More than 8 million learners worldwide

Definition

to look forward to (something, doing something): to be (very) excited or happy about (something, doing something) in the future idiom
To look forward to is frequently used at the end of a letter:
I look forward to seeing you again. I'm excited about seeing you again.
Note that the expression to look forward to is always followed by a gerund (a verb ending in -ing).
I look forward to meeting you. I'm happy and excited about meeting you.

Examples

  • "I look forward to making you obsolete."
  • "We look forward to seeing you showcase your talents on the world stage!"
  • "Looking forward to spanking you!"
  • "It's too bad really, I was looking forward to seeing you in one of those cute orange jumpsuits."
  • "Looking forward to working with you!"
  • "I'm sure we'll find many other problems. Looking forward to our first session on Monday."
  • "I very much look forward to doing business with him as well as with the rest of the Delavigne team in the future."
  • "I look forward to it... Not!"
  • "Looking forward to telling you all about it!"
  • "Then we'll need an education branch to spread our Western propaganda, I'll probably have to wear some local garb to fit in... possibly a burka or sarong... I do look forward to that... Dammit Edward!"
  • "I look forward to reading the article."
  • "I look forward to meeting the man capable of creating such a painting."
  • "I'll be talking to quite a few retailers and prospective clients: I'm particularly looking forward to meeting Cheryl Mackenna of Sheik Jafar's Perfume Conglomerate."
  • "I look forward to telling you all about our new store on Tuesday."
  • "I look forward to coming back to France soon!"
  • "I especially look forward to contributions from our Indian colleagues as I know you are a very creative people."
  • "Sure Brian, I look forward to drinking with you!"
  • "We are so lucky to have clients like you, and we thank you for your loyalty and custom this year and we look forward to working hand in glove with you again in 2016."
  • "Philip : I look forward to working with you, Robot."

Still unsure of the best way to use 'To look forward to'? Improve your English thanks to our online English lessons. We offer a free test as well as a free level assessment!

What our users say:

Pleasure

         

I enjoy doing my online English lessons. Only ten minutes daily are enough...Thank you!

Innovative

         

I love your innovative method which allows me to learn a new language and have fun at the same time!

Unique

         

Your method is unique! Your courses have helped me to progress and gain confidence during my travels.

Progress

         

Gymglish has allowed me to improve my English. A daily routine I wouldn't miss for anything in the world!

More testimonials.

Test your English with Gymglish today and get a free level assessment

Absolutely free - no strings attached.