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I look forward to seeing vs I look forward to see

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I look forward to seeing' is the correct form when followed by a gerund (verb ending in -ing), while 'I look forward to see' is incorrect because 'see' should be in the -ing form. The correct usage depends on the verb form that follows 'to'.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1406 views

I look forward to seeing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when followed by a gerund (verb ending in -ing). It expresses anticipation or excitement about a future event.

Examples:

I look forward to seeing you at the party.
She looks forward to seeing her family during the holidays.

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I look forward to seeing full ratification by all 10 accession countries.
I look forward to seeing the guidelines that the IMF, the World Bank and the OECD develop and I hope that they will incorporate transparency, good governance and reciprocity.
I look forward to seeing what the European Commission will bring to this debate, both in its Freight Logistics Action Plan and in the study of vehicle weights and dimensions.
You've got some great ideas, and I look forward to seeing how we can incorporate them into Zephco's current campaigns, which will probab...
I look forward to seeing the rest of it on opening night.
Well, then, I look forward to seeing every one of her virtues... in my courtroom.
I look forward to seeing you and your wife in a few hours.
As you know, our acceptance rate is 8%, so in the fall, I look forward to seeing one out of...
I look forward to seeing them in action.
I look forward to seeing you then.
I look forward to seeing you at my daughter's wedding.
I look forward to seeing you accept your nobel.
I look forward to seeing how this empowers you to make my life more difficult.
I look forward to seeing you at the awards ceremony.
Well, then I look forward to seeing you there.
I look forward to seeing Wesley Crusher again.
I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow.
I look forward to seeing what you had.
I look forward to seeing these reflected in the final regulation.
I look forward to seeing him.

I look forward to see

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'See' should be in the -ing form when following 'to'.

This phrase is not correct in English. The verb following 'to' should be in the -ing form (gerund).

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I will look forward to see you beat your father from dish washing.
I look forward to an opportunity to see electronic visas being issued by the financial controller in Brussels which should get rid of the criticisms which the Court levies.
We enjoyed having you on board and look forward to see you again in the near future.
We need to look forward to see what the EU can do collectively.
That might cause Japan to look forward, to see the situation with fresh eyes, and to remove these numerous technical barriers.
We look forward and will see to it that the representatives of Memorial have the freedom to come to this Parliament, thereby symbolising the freedoms and rights that all citizens in the Northern Caucasus enjoy.
I am glad to see that they are participating in the work of this House and I look forward to working with them in the future.
I look forward to the conclusions of the visit of Parliament's delegation to Washington, and hope that here too we will be able to see the start of a new chapter.
I look forward to the next time we see each other.
I look forward to finding out the bottom line tomorrow, when I see Shelby.
I'll look forward to that, but listen, nice to see you again.
We look forward to further work by the European Commission on this subject and we are very keen to see the action plan.
I look forward to witnessing proper Roman formation.
I look forward to more tomorrow.
I look forward to resuming our conversation...
I look forward to more civilized surroundings.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I look forward to some constructive cooperation.
It's just, whichever way I look, I don't see anything to look forward to.
Good to see what I have to look forward to.

Alternatives:

I look forward to seeing
I am looking forward to seeing
I am excited to see
I anticipate seeing
I can't wait to see

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