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

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There’s so much to look forward to just now that I think looking too far ahead would be a big mistake.

From Barron's

“We look forward to building on this momentum and believe the long-term strength of our business will ultimately be realized and reflected in the market,” he said.

From Barron's

Soggy holiday revelers and travelers can look forward to hanging up their raincoats and heading outside to enjoy what’s expected to be a mostly dry weekend after record-setting rains caused flooding and disrupted travel across Southern California this week.

From Los Angeles Times

"I look forward to enjoying Christmas without worrying about what I'm recording on my phone."

From BBC

All five dogs, Thomas added, can also look forward to a Christmas treat or two.

From BBC

look forward to

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