Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
look forward to sth — phrasal verb with look / lʊk / verb
B1 to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen:
I'm really looking forward to my holiday.
[ + -ing verb ] She was looking forward to see ing the grandchildren again.
I'm not looking forward to Christmas this year.
B2 [ + -ing verb ] formal used at the end of a formal letter to say you hope to hear from or see someone soon, or that you expect something from them:
I look forward to hearing from you .
In the circumstances, I look forward to receiving your client's cheque for the sum of £570 within the next seven days.
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