look forward

VERB

intend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim contemplate design designate destine expect mean plan propose resolve think try

STRONG

appoint attempt connote decree dedicate denote devote endeavor essay express import indicate meditate ordain plot purpose reserve scheme signify spell strive

WEAK

add up aspire to be determined be resolved figure on have in mind hope to set apart set aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve disregard forget ignore neglect

STRONG

be idle dismiss misuse use waste

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look forward

Rutgers thanked local people for their engagement so far and said the company "look forward to continuing that engagement as we progress the project".

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

I look forward to 26 more — in my way.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Companies often bring in new leaders who “are not paid for digging into the problems of yesterday. They are paid to look forward, to bring the company back on track,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

And buyers and sellers can look forward to less competition.

From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026

“Howard University reviews applications on a case-by-case basis. You can ask your guidance counselor for help. We look forward to hearing from you,” one of the students on the stage responds.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

look forward

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