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I am looking forward to participate in this event. vs I look forward to participate in this event.

The correct way to express this idea is 'I am looking forward to participating in this event.' Use of the present continuous tense 'am looking forward' is appropriate in this context.
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I am looking forward to participate in this event.

This phrase is incorrect. The verb 'participate' should be in the gerund form 'participating' after 'looking forward to.'

The correct form is 'I am looking forward to participating in this event.' Use the present continuous tense 'am looking forward' followed by the gerund form of the verb ('participating').

I look forward to participate in this event.

This phrase is incorrect. The verb 'participate' should be in the gerund form 'participating' after 'look forward to.'

The correct form is 'I look forward to participating in this event.' Use 'look forward to' followed by the gerund form of the verb ('participating').
  • Dec 9, 2018 ... I look forward to participate in this event next year again. I also want to share one strange experience with you all. At the end of event ...

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