To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure
Now, on Friday noon, I am to become a private citizen. I am proud to do so. I look forward to it.
If you say that someone is looking forward to something useful or positive, you mean they expect it to happen. Motor traders are looking forward to a further increase in vehicle sales
If you look forward to something that is going to happen, you want it to happen because you think you will enjoy it. He was looking forward to working with the new Prime Minister