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Joe is looking forward to catch up with you vs Joe is looking forward to catching up with you

The correct phrase is 'Joe is looking forward to catching up with you.' The -ing form 'catching' is used after 'looking forward to' to indicate an action or event that will happen in the future.
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Joe is looking forward to catch up with you

This phrase is incorrect. The verb 'catch' should be in the -ing form 'catching' after 'looking forward to.'

The correct structure is 'looking forward to + verb in -ing form.'

Alternatives:

  • Joe is looking forward to catching up with you.
  • Joe is excited about catching up with you.
  • Joe can't wait to catch up with you.
  • Joe is eager to catch up with you.
  • Joe is anticipating catching up with you.

Joe is looking forward to catching up with you

This phrase is correct. The -ing form 'catching' is used correctly after 'looking forward to.'

This phrase is commonly used to express anticipation or excitement about meeting or talking with someone in the future.

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