To have or To having?
Recently my teacher said that "to have" isn't formal English, but "to having." For example, I look forward to having a meeting with you.
Which one is the correct one?
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anonymous For example, I look forward to having a meeting with you. That is correct, but it is not an example—it is idiomatic to 'look forward to' and a few other idiomatic phrases, where 'to' is a preposition, not the infinitive particle. I object to dancing on Sundays.
- anonymous For example, I look forward to having a meeting with you.
- That is correct, but it is not an example—it is idiomatic to 'look forward to' and a few other idiomatic phrases, where 'to' is a preposition, not the infinitive particle.
- I object to dancing on Sundays.
- I am averse to getting up early.
- etc.
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anonymous For example, I look forward to having a meeting with you.
That is correct, but it is not an example—it is idiomatic to 'look forward to' and a few other idiomatic phrases, where 'to' is a preposition, not the infinitive particle.
I object to dancing on Sundays.
I am averse to getting up early.
etc.
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