look forward to — to feel excited and pleased about something that is going to happen
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to feel excited and pleased about something that is going to happen
Pronunciation (IPA): /lʊk ˈfɔːrwərd tuː/
Korean meaning: ~을 고대하다, 기대하다, 기다리다
Korean pronunciation: 룩 **포**워드 투
Example Sentences
- Students look forward to summer break every year.
- I look forward to my vacation so much that I've already packed my bags three times.
- We look forward to collaborating with your team on this project.
look forward to
NOUN//lʊk ˈfɔːrwərd tuː//
to feel excited and pleased about something that is going to happen
The kids look forward to summer camp, bouncing with excitement at the bus stop.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기부터 사용된 'look'과 'forward'가 결합되어, 문자 그대로 '앞을 바라보다'에서 '미래의 일을 기대하며 바라보다'는 의미로 발전했습니다. 18세기부터 현재의 '기대하다'는 의미로 정착되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“Students look forward to summer break every year.”
“I look forward to my vacation so much that I've already packed my bags three times.”
“We look forward to collaborating with your team on this project.”
“She looks forward to retirement so she can finally tell her boss what she really thinks.”
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