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I look forward to receiving vs I look forward to receive

'I look forward to receiving' is the more commonly used and natural construction. It's used when talking about anticipating or eagerly waiting for something in the future. On the other hand, 'I look forward to receive' is less common and not as natural. It's not commonly used in English and may sound awkward or incorrect to native speakers.
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I look forward to receiving

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express anticipation or eagerness for something in the future.

Examples:

  • I look forward to receiving your reply.
  • I look forward to receiving the package.
  • I look forward to receiving more information.
  • I look forward to receiving your feedback.
  • I look forward to receiving the invitation.
  • Sep 7, 2022 ... Both are correct. You can use either of the sentence. I look forward to receiving your response. I look forward to your reply.
  • Aug 26, 2020 ... What is the correct use in this sentence and why? I look forward to receive further information OR I look forward to receiving further ...
  • Dec 1, 2016 ... Normally, the issue(s) would either be understood or mentioned previously in the correspondence. I look forward to receiving your update. For a ...
  • Jul 24, 2012 ... With English speaking clients I'd normally acknowledge this kind of e-mail with something along the lines of 'OK, I look forward to receiving it ...
  • I look forward to receiving your response. I look forward to your reply. Here, “look forward to” is phrasal verb and will be followed by a “noun phrase” or ...
  • Today, I look forward to receiving the leadership of my party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Imo State, led by Barr. Charles Ezekwem to Aboh...
  • Sep 27, 2024 ... ... I look forward to receiving many graces from Holy Guardian Angels Parish and pray that the Holy Spirit can use me to move hearts closer to ...
  • Jun 2, 2023 ... I look forward to receiving your response and working together towards finding suitable solutions.ed there's a manual workaround for this ...
  • Oct 15, 2019 ... I look forward to receiving your assistance. Sincerely, Erica. 1 Like. jennaj October 24, 2019, 12:17am 8. ping @bjoern.gruening. He may request ...

I look forward to receive

This phrase is correct, but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express anticipation or eagerness for something in the future, but it may sound less natural or awkward.

Examples:

  • I look forward to receive your reply. (less common)
  • I look forward to receive the package. (less common)
  • I look forward to receive more information. (less common)
  • I look forward to receive your feedback. (less common)
  • I look forward to receive the invitation. (less common)
  • Sep 7, 2022 ... Which one is correct: "I look forward to receive the paper” or “I look forward to receiving the paper”? Which one is the correct "I look forward ...
  • Aug 26, 2020 ... What is the correct use in this sentence and why? I look forward to receive further information OR I look forward to receiving further ...
  • Jun 22, 2017 ... Which one is the correct "I look forward to receive the paper” or “I look forward to receiving the paper”? “I look forward to receiving the ...
  • Jun 17, 2015 ... Can some explain to me why it is said I look forward to receiving your letter as apposed to I look forward to receive your letter. Thanks.
  • I look forward to receive it. I look forward to receiving it. I know the latter one is correct... But why is it so? What is the difference between these two ...
  • Jun 19, 2021 ... If i understand correctly, the process below is the correct one to give full access to the AWS to JohnDoe ? I look forward to receive some ...
  • Mar 18, 2023 ... Ive contacted bethesda support and i look forward to receive some sort of automated response thats of no use lol. Last I heard Windows 11 has ...
  • Sep 5, 2024 ... Sentence examples similar to thank you for the update, I look forward to receive news from you next Monday. from inspiring English sources. AI ...
  • I present to you this specious Hotel, as I look forward to receive your booking today. I welcome you all my new fellowers. God Bless you for contacting...

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