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looking forward to vs looking forward for

Both 'looking forward to' and 'looking forward for' are commonly used phrases, but 'looking forward to' is the correct and more widely accepted construction in English. 'Looking forward for' is considered incorrect and should be avoided.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1666 views

looking forward to

This is the correct and widely accepted phrase in English.

'Looking forward to' is used to express anticipation or excitement about something that will happen in the future.

Examples:

  • I'm looking forward to meeting you.
  • She's looking forward to the weekend.
  • We are looking forward to your visit.
  • He is looking forward to starting his new job.
  • They are looking forward to the concert.

Alternatives:

  • eagerly anticipating
  • excited about
  • anticipating with pleasure
  • can't wait for
  • anxiously awaiting

looking forward for

'Looking forward for' is considered incorrect in English and should be avoided.

  • The EESC is looking forward for the next biennial report on DAP in 2008.
  • Well, girls, tomorrow's the day I've been looking forward to for three years.
  • This is the moment that really every motoring enthusiast in the world has been looking forward to for years.
  • Dear colleagues, I would like to thank you all for your attention and solidarity, which the nations of the Baltic countries have been looking forward to for so many years.
  • I've been looking forward to this chat for quite some time.
  • I was looking forward to thanking her for her work.
  • But you've been looking forward to this date for weeks.
  • I'm looking forward to seeing that for myself.
  • We'd both been looking forward to the meal for weeks.
  • Kai's been looking forward to this interview for weeks.
  • I've been looking forward to calling you for some time.
  • You've been looking forward to this day for months.
  • We are looking forward to working together for the benefit of Europe.
  • I've been looking forward to tonight for quite a while, Matty.
  • I've been looking forward to it for months. I refuse to be sick.
  • I've been looking forward to this for a long time.
  • And I just want to say, I'm really looking forward to playing for my fans here in Austin.
  • I've been looking forward to this for so long.
  • I've been looking forward to it for months.
  • We have been looking forward to it for a long time.

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