Looking Forward to in English | Look Forward to - Phrasal Verb Meaning, Definition, and Examples

What does "looking forward to" mean in English? What does it mean to look forward to something? In this lesson, I’ll teach you about the phrasal verb look forward to. I’ll teach you how to use this phrasal verb in sentences and how to say you are looking forward to something happening or doing something.

The phrasal verb “look forward to” means to be excited about something that is going to happen.

For example:
I’m really looking forward to Christmas.
Jesse is not looking forward to school on Monday.

We also use “look forward to” to express excitement or pleasure about something we’re going to do.

For example:
I always look forward to visiting my grandparents.

Notice that after the phrasal verb “look forward to” we have to use the verb + ing.
Beth isn’t looking forward to working tonight.
Mario is looking forward to getting married next spring.

What are you looking forward to doing this week?

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