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Meaning of looked forward
The primary meaning of "looked forward" is to feel excited or pleased about something that is going to happen.
Etymology of looked forward
The phrase "looked forward" is derived from the verb "look" and the adverb "forward", with "look" coming from Old English "lÅcian" meaning to look or see, and "forward" coming from Old English "forweard" meaning to the front or ahead, the phrase has been used since the 15th century to express anticipation or expectation of a future event.
Synonyms
anticipated
expected
awaited
waited
hoped
longed
yearned
desired
wished
craved
pined
aspired
waited with bated breath
waited eagerly
waited anxiously
looked forward to
waited with anticipation
expected with pleasure
hoped for
desired eagerly
wished for
longed for
yearned for
pined for
aspired to
waited patiently
waited quietly
waited calmly
waited confidently
waited optimistically
Definitions
- To feel pleased or excited about something that is going to happen in the future
- * To anticipate something with pleasure or enthusiasm
Usage Examples
- I looked forward to my vacation all year.
- * She looked forward to seeing her friends at the party.
- * They looked forward to their retirement and the freedom it would bring.