Example: I look forward to visiting my grandparents next week.
Definition
"To look forward to" is a phrasal verb meaning to anticipate something with pleasure or excitement. It expresses a positive expectation about a future event or experience, as in the sentence, 'I look forward to visiting my grandparents next week.'
The phrase "to look forward to" originates from the combination of the verb 'look' and the adverb 'forward,' which together convey the idea of directing one's gaze or attention toward a future time. This expression has been in use since the 16th century, reflecting the human tendency to anticipate upcoming events with hope or eagerness.
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"To look forward to" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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