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I am looking forward to taking part vs I look forward to take part

The correct sentence is 'I am looking forward to taking part' to express anticipation or excitement about something in the future. The verb 'look forward to' is followed by a gerund (taking) and not an infinitive (to take).
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I am looking forward to taking part

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express anticipation or excitement about participating in something in the future. It is followed by a gerund (taking) to indicate the action that is anticipated.

Examples:

  • I am looking forward to taking part in the competition.
  • She is looking forward to taking part in the project.
  • We are looking forward to taking part in the event.
  • He is looking forward to taking part in the discussion.
  • They are looking forward to taking part in the activity.
  • Sep 13, 2024 ... I am looking forward to taking part in @bomaedm & @naiop.edmonton 's Let's Talk Taxes Luncheon on September 17th. We will take a deep dive into what is working.
  • ... I am looking forward to taking part in the shaping of this family. I have found that this sense of connection and proximity to my class, is also part of ...
  • Sep 5, 2024 ... 112 likes, 1 comments - laurence.noga on September 5, 2024: "I am looking forward to taking part in APT Open Studios 6 Creekside Deptford ...
  • Apr 25, 2024 ... I am looking forward to taking part in this ASCM Western Canada networking event on May 15th. I hope to see some familiar faces from ASCM ...
  • Mar 16, 2019 ... 900 words #openlearning19 I am looking forward to taking part in the "open learning" cMOOC, mediated in part through ...
  • Oct 22, 2024 ... I am looking forward to taking part in two discussions at the #FII8 next week! I'll be speaking on some of my favourite topics; ...
  • Oct 17, 2024 ... I am looking forward to taking part at the SoCro Art and Craft Fair on 10th of November at the Combe Wood School, Croydon CR2 7HY.
  • I am looking forward to taking part. Class Introduction. The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls is a boarding school that focuses on empowering ...
  • Oct 23, 2024 ... So much has happened in the last year and I am looking forward to taking part in discussions in the context of our changing conditions. I am ...

I look forward to take part

This phrase is incorrect. The verb 'look forward to' should be followed by a gerund (taking) and not an infinitive (to take).

  • Apr 16, 2019 ... Hi! I'm new on this forum and this is my first post. I look forward to take part of all your wisdom.
  • I look forward to take part in Washington Business Week because I am convinced it might broaden my horizons and become a once-in-a-lifetime unforgettable ...
  • Nov 2, 2022 ... At Lano, we offer companies to easily hire talent from anywhere in the world, and I look forward to take part in building that. P.S. It also ...
  • Apr 17, 2019 ... Hi! I'm new on this forum and this is my first post. I look forward to take part of all your wisdom. I'm currently setting up a pv system in ...
  • "I look forward to take part in exercise Dynamic Mongoose, to enhance our ability to conduct advanced surface and subsurface ASW in a realistic and ...
  • ... I look forward to take part in this development”, says Dennis D. Stripe. For more information, please contact: Pål Ryfors, CEO, Episurf Medical. Tel: +46 (0) ...
  • Jun 9, 2019 ...I look forward to take part in the board of KI. This is an important trust assignment in a very important community institution“, says ...
  • And I look forward to take part in another Model United Nations Conference. Dominik: LIMUN 2016 was my first international conference and I have to admit ...
  • Mar 19, 2015 ... After graduating from APU, I look forward to take part in the Indonesian international affairs department, and the final goal is to be an ...
  • Jun 28, 2021 ...I look forward to take part in expanding the Yeti Autonomy Service Platform to new industry verticals and applications. Staying ahead of ...

Alternatives:

  • I look forward to taking part.
  • I am looking forward to taking part.
  • I am excited to take part.
  • I am eager to take part.
  • I can't wait to take part.

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