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looking forward to seeing vs looking forward to see

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Looking forward to seeing' is the correct form when followed by a gerund (verb ending in -ing), while 'looking forward to see' is incorrect because 'see' should be in the -ing form as 'seeing'.

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looking forward to seeing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you are excited or anticipating an event or action that involves seeing something or someone. It is followed by a gerund (verb ending in -ing).

Examples:

I'm looking forward to seeing you at the party.
She is looking forward to seeing the new movie.
We are looking forward to seeing the final results.
They are looking forward to seeing the exhibition.
He is looking forward to seeing his family.

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I am looking forward to seeing the results of the changes.
The Council is looking forward to seeing the first results of these African initiatives; if appropriate it will review its position accordingly.
HAMMERING RADIO: ... Jane, the producer today, is looking forward to seeing her Valentine, Paul this evening...
She's looking forward to seeing you, my Lord.
I was looking forward to seeing you, ever since I heard you lost everything due to your financial misadventures.
And I'm looking forward to seeing you do that again.
But I'm looking forward to seeing you here on a more permanent basis.
I was looking forward to seeing Katie half-covered in meringue.
Not exactly looking forward to seeing Helen Walker.
I'm looking forward to seeing you try.
We're looking forward to seeing you in Seoul next week.
Isobel and Angus are looking forward to seeing you.
The King is looking forward to seeing you.
Everyone's looking forward to seeing you back soon.
Nolan's looking forward to seeing you later, Patrick.
My parents are looking forward to seeing you.
I was just looking forward to seeing her tonight.
I'm really looking forward to seeing you guys.
Ms. Anderson's looking forward to seeing Mr. Rushdie tonight.
Gowron is looking forward to seeing you again.

Alternatives:

excited to see
eager to see
anticipating seeing
can't wait to see
anxiously awaiting to see

looking forward to see

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'See' should be in the -ing form as 'seeing'.

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Feb 6, 2014 ... Which of the 2 sentences is correct? Sam is looking forward to see the Rocky mountains. Sam is ...
“I am looking forward to see you” is incorrect. “To look forward to” is a phrasal verb. To look forward to something is a multi-word phrasal verb.
Both are correct. First one: I'm looking forward to see you. Here 'to + see' is a verb and 'to' is used as an infinitive. However in second setence, ...
"AMILA PORTER is looking forward to see YOUR creative, elegant and timeless ideas. The avatar of mimi.art by mimi.art ...
6 days ago ... [ + -ing verb ] She was looking forward to seeing the grandchildren again. I'm not looking forward to Christmas this year.
Many translated example sentences containing "we looking forward to see" – English-Polish dictionary and search engine for English translations.

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