looking forward

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All (4) Adjective (1) Noun (3)

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hoping adj.
anticipation n.
expectancy n.
expectation n.

ADJECTIVE

hoping

Synonyms

STRONG

anticipating assuming expecting trusting wishing

NOUN

anticipation

Synonyms

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apprehension hope joy prospect

STRONG

contemplation expectancy foresight foretaste impatience outlook preconception premonition preoccupation prescience presentiment promise trust

WEAK

awaiting high hopes

Antonyms

STRONG

ignorance

WEAK

amazement astonishment doubt fear sensation surprise unreadiness wonder

NOUN

expectancy

Synonyms

STRONG

assumption assurance belief calculation confidence conjecture expectation hope likelihood outlook prediction presentation presentiment presumption probability prospect reliance supposition surmise suspense trust view waiting

Antonyms

STRONG

disbelief distrust doubt fact fear knowledge proof reality truth uncertainty unlikelihood

NOUN

expectation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assumption chance confidence fear forecast hope intention likelihood notion outlook possibility prediction promise prospect trust view

STRONG

apprehension assurance calculation conjecture design expectancy motive presumption probability reliance supposition surmise suspense

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelief distrust doubt hopelessness impossibility unlikelihood

STRONG

fact knowledge proof reality truth

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The 71-year-old is scheduled to travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on 6-17 November, the Vatican said, adding that the he was looking forward to it "with great joy and enthusiasm".

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

“I was looking forward to just rocking a mustache,” he says with a laugh.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

The programme manager for natural heritage at the North Pennines National Landscape, Sarah Tooze, said: "We are looking forward to working with local farmers on ways to support these fragile species."

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

“I think we’re all looking forward to the second trial.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

I’m looking forward to seeing Rachel and telling her about the positive changes I’m making in my life.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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