Definition
- B1Verb + -ing
to have a sense of happiness and anticipation regarding a future event
I am looking forward to the upcoming vacation.
He is really looking forward to reuniting with his old friends.
We are looking forward to the launch of the new product.
- B2Verb + -ing
employed at the conclusion of a formal letter to express the hope of receiving a response or seeing someone soon, or the anticipation of something forthcoming from them
At the end of the letter, we look forward to your reply.
Thank you sincerely, and I look forward to seeing you again.
I look forward to your response and hope to hear back soon.