Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

look forward to

VERB
anticipate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assume await count on forecast foresee prepare for see
STRONG
conjecture divine entertain figure foretell prognosticate prophesy suppose visualize wait
WEAK
bargain for be afraid count chickens cross the bridge foretaste have a hunch hope for jump the gun look for plan on prevision promise oneself see coming see in the cards wait for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubt
WEAK
be amazed be surprised be unready
VERB
await
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipate attend count on stay
STRONG
hope sweat
WEAK
be prepared for be ready for cool one's heels hang around hang in hang out look for sweat it out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
doubt
VERB
expect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
await forecast foresee hope predict suppose take think
STRONG
apprehend assume calculate conjecture contemplate divine envisage feel figure foreknow gather imagine look presume presuppose reckon sense surmise suspect trust understand
WEAK
bargain for bargain on be afraid count on hope for in the cards look ahead to look for see coming wait for watch for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disbelieve
STRONG
disregard know misunderstand neglect overlook
VERB
hope
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipate assume believe cherish count on expect hold wish
STRONG
aspire await contemplate desire foresee pray presume rely suppose surmise suspect sweat trust
WEAK
be sure of deem likely depend on feel confident hang in have faith keep fingers crossed knock on wood look at sunny side promise oneself sweat it sweat it out take heart think to watch for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon disbelieve distrust doubt forsake
STRONG
know
WEAK
despair fear
VERB
wait
Synonyms
STRONGEST
await delay expect hang linger remain stand by stay stick around watch
STRONG
abide anticipate bide dally foresee stall tarry
WEAK
bide one's time cool it fill time hang around hang onto your hat hang out hold back hold everything hold on hold the phone hole up keep shirt on lie in wait lie low look for mark time put on hold save it sit tight sit up for stay up for sweat it
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance go hurry leave rush
STRONG
carry on move
WEAK
carry out do forge forward go ahead
VERB
wish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aspire choose crave envy please prefer want yearn
STRONG
beg command covet elect entreat expect fancy hanker hope hunger invoke itch like long need order request solicit thirst will yen
WEAK
desiderate pray for set one's heart on sigh for spoil for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dislike hate spurn
STRONG
answer despise give ignore

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“I really look forward to getting up and having my coffee,” he explained.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

"I look forward to further strengthening cooperation between Croatia and Hungary, both bilaterally and at the European level," said Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic after a phone call with Magyar.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

On social media he announced he would "look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect. It will be TERRIFIC!"

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Olympics and Paralympics, at which time guests can look forward to expanded retail and dining offerings in the welcome pavilion, plus revamped galleries that allow for more contemporary presentation of the museum’s historic artifacts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It's been a week since that last letter, and the days feel empty without them to look forward to.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper