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look ahead to

B1 neutral inseparable transitive
In simple words

To think about or discuss a specific thing that will happen in the future.

Meanings

1 B1 neutral

To direct attention toward or consider a specific upcoming event, challenge, or time period.

"Looking ahead to the summer season, tourism officials expect record visitor numbers."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 neutral

(Journalism/broadcasting) Used to introduce a preview of forthcoming news, events, or programming.

"And looking ahead to tonight's programme, we have an exclusive interview with the prime minister."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Very common in journalism and broadcasting as a way to preview upcoming events. Also used in planning and business contexts. Less emotionally positive than 'look forward to' — it can be neutral or even cautious in tone.

Commonly used with

next week the election the future next quarter the coming months the challenge

Forms

Base
look ahead to
I/you/we/they
3rd person
looks ahead to
he/she/it
Past simple
looked ahead to
yesterday
Past participle
looked ahead to
have + pp
-ing form
looking ahead to
continuous

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