I very much look forward vs I look forward

Both phrases are correct, but "I very much look forward" is more emphatic, while "I look forward" is a more neutral way to express anticipation. The choice between them depends on the level of enthusiasm you want to convey.

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This phrase is correct and is used to express a strong sense of anticipation or excitement.

"I very much look forward"

This phrase is more formal and emphasizes a high level of anticipation. It is suitable for professional or polite contexts.

Examples:

I very much look forward to meeting you in person.
I very much look forward to the opportunity to work together.
I very much look forward to your response.

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Last updated: November 25, 2024

Mar 10, 2024 ... Neither can the verb and its particle be separated by an adverbial. So keep it together: I very much look forward to hearing from you soon. * ...
Mar 22, 2024 ... I very much look forward to welcoming you to the You & I Shows. An evening that combines the powers of music and comedy.
Jun 23, 2020 ... Good morning. I very much look forward to tomatoes being in season. Here is one simple tomato salad. Have a good day. Be well. -JP.
Feb 18, 2023 ... 1462 likes, 13 comments - fuchs_official on February 18, 2023: "Great start to a journey I very much look forward to. #forthecrown".
Jan 19, 2018 ... I very much look forward to working with my colleagues on the Advisory Group on Human Rights Leadership to Scotland's First Minister Nicola ...
Apr 5, 2023 ... An exhibition, I very much look forward to seeing in flesh in the next couple of months, is Ambera Wellmann's „Antipoem“ at Fondazione ...
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1 day ago ... 1 likes, 0 comments - tim37martinez on November 23, 2024: "WOW that was incredible!!!! I very much look forward to the second chapter.
Oct 21, 2024 ... So, now when I have the chance to go home, I very much look forward to it. Majority of the time, I fly home, rather than my parents coming ...

Alternatives:

I eagerly anticipate
I am excited about
I can't wait for
I am really looking forward to
I am greatly anticipating

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express anticipation or expectation.

"I look forward"

This phrase is more casual and is suitable for everyday conversations or informal writing.

Examples:

I look forward to seeing you soon.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I look forward to the weekend.

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Last updated: November 25, 2024

Jul 5, 2022 ... I look forward to working with Associate Dean for DEI Karla Slocum, the unit-level diversity liaisons, the dean's staff and faculty diversity ...
Oct 12, 2016 ... One alum said “I look forward to my Saturdays” and I remember really questioning that statement. What about a 9-5 schedule on the most wonderful ...
Jan 26, 2011 ... If you mean both in the sense of anticipating something, both are equally valid. However 'I look forward' is more formal; it's the kind of ...
Mar 13, 2013 ... I look forward to our meeting. tense · verb-forms · phrasal-verbs · Share ... I look forward to our meeting is a bit more formal/polite. I ...
Jan 6, 2021 ... I'd say "I look forward to your response/opinion", with the choice for the final noun depending on which of the two more aligns with the ...
Nov 4, 2024 ... A special time I look forward to each year, our annual Chef's Dinner at @_tfl_. Thank you for a wonderful evening shared with mentors, ...
Aug 31, 2021 ... Is it (as I suspect) a little passive aggressive? I look forward to your response! Haha :).
Aug 20, 2024 ... I look forward to coming to St.Louis MO and performing at The Sheldon on December 8th with Mike Dawes. It's going to be a great night full ...
Dec 16, 2021 ... Tho, the second example is technically wrong bc you do need the comma since “I look forward to hearing from you.” is a complete clause (subject ...
Oct 21, 2024 ... In this blog post, I will be sharing what I look forward to at PGConf.EU 2024 including a great keynote, extension ecosystem summit, Xata dinner ...

Alternatives:

I anticipate
I am excited for
I can't wait for
I am looking forward to
I am eager for

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