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excited to receive vs excited to receiving

'Excited to receive' is the more common and natural construction when expressing anticipation or eagerness for something. On the other hand, 'excited to receiving' isn't a standard phrase in English and is grammatically incorrect.
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excited to receive

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express anticipation or eagerness for something.

This phrase is used to convey excitement or anticipation about getting something or experiencing an event. It is followed by the object of the excitement.

Examples:

  • I am excited to receive my birthday present.
  • She was excited to receive the good news.
  • They are excited to receive their exam results.
  • He is excited to receive the award.
  • We are excited to receive your feedback.
  • Cicero is asleep now, but I'm sure he'll be very excited to receive it.
  • Which is why we were excited to receive your inquiry... aboutjoiningour organization.
  • So set your dials to receive, 'cause tomorrow I want him happy, excited, and closed.
  • I'm too excited to think.
  • Hope's obviously excited to see her second therapist.
  • Very excited to see your model.
  • Merely pleased to receive your call.
  • Our people were happy to receive their stores.
  • All three are to receive summary executions today.
  • Please sign this to receive medication.
  • Diagnose him correctly to receive your next challenge.
  • Please stand by to receive work order.
  • The Authority will operate an electronic system to receive notifications.
  • She was very excited to meet the cast, especially Warner Purcell.
  • I'm really excited to have her here.
  • I'm really excited to have kids with her one day.
  • Bet you're excited to get back to it next week.
  • I'm excited to get to work.
  • Really excited to have her here.
  • People would be excited to pay money for you to run.

Alternatives:

  • eager to receive
  • thrilled to receive
  • looking forward to receiving
  • excited about receiving
  • anticipating receiving

excited to receiving

This phrase is grammatically incorrect in English. The verb 'receiving' should not be in the -ing form after 'to'.

  • I'm too excited to think.
  • Hope's obviously excited to see her second therapist.
  • Very excited to see your model.
  • They look forward to receiving Croatian observers in Parliament.
  • She was very excited to meet the cast, especially Warner Purcell.
  • I'm really excited to have her here.
  • I'm really excited to have kids with her one day.
  • Bet you're excited to get back to it next week.
  • I'm excited to get to work.
  • Really excited to have her here.
  • People would be excited to pay money for you to run.
  • Well, I'm excited to hear about your musical charity idea.
  • I was so excited to share this with you.
  • Now I'm excited to do it.
  • That's 'cause I'm excited to see my friends.
  • No, just excited to talk to you.
  • Someone would have to be real excited to experience any deleterious effects.
  • Grandpa's excited to see you.
  • I'm really excited to show you my laboratory where I design things.
  • I thought you'd be more excited to see her.

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