TO LOOK FORWARD TO
10 / 07 / 2012
TO LOOK FORWARD TO: meaning and examples
Good morning!
Yesterday we defined the verb TO ANTICIPATE. Today we look at a phrasal verb with a similar meaning. We first covered this expression in January 2004. You can read the original Daily Vitamin about this expression here:
https://www.ziggurat.es/es/lecciones_ingles/index.asp?id=69.
Today's expression is: TO LOOK FORWARD TO SOMETHING / DOING* SOMETHING
*NOTE: If this phrasal verb is followed by a verb, the verb that follows is in the gerund (-ING) form.
Meaning: to anticipate a future event with feelings of excitement or pleasure
Example 1:
I am really looking forward to my sister's visit. I haven't seen her in three years!
Example 2:
Claire: Are you looking forward to going to Egypt? You've been planning this holiday for ages!
Bradley: Oh yes! I have such a great interest in ancient Egyptian culture that this trip is like a dream come true. I can't wait to see the pyramids and the Sphinx in person!
Are you looking forward to learning more of these verbs? Then keep an eye out for tomorrow's Daily Vitamin!
Enjoy your day!
Yesterday we defined the verb TO ANTICIPATE. Today we look at a phrasal verb with a similar meaning. We first covered this expression in January 2004. You can read the original Daily Vitamin about this expression here:
https://www.ziggurat.es/es/lecciones_ingles/index.asp?id=69.
Today's expression is: TO LOOK FORWARD TO SOMETHING / DOING* SOMETHING
*NOTE: If this phrasal verb is followed by a verb, the verb that follows is in the gerund (-ING) form.
Meaning: to anticipate a future event with feelings of excitement or pleasure
Example 1:
I am really looking forward to my sister's visit. I haven't seen her in three years!
Example 2:
Claire: Are you looking forward to going to Egypt? You've been planning this holiday for ages!
Bradley: Oh yes! I have such a great interest in ancient Egyptian culture that this trip is like a dream come true. I can't wait to see the pyramids and the Sphinx in person!
Are you looking forward to learning more of these verbs? Then keep an eye out for tomorrow's Daily Vitamin!
Enjoy your day!
