[Grammar] Correct grammer for this meet or meeting

[steven1122]

Dear,

We are arguing about the correct sentences structure.

We look forward to meeting you in Dallas.
We look forward to meet you in Dallas.
We look forward meeting you in Dallas.

Which are correct and which are wrong?

Thanks a lot.

For your response.

 

[Rover_KE]

Welcome to the forum, steven.

Only the first is correct.

 

[emsr2d2]

Note the correct spelling of gramma​r.

 

[steven1122]

Welcome to the forum, steven.

Only the first is correct.

Why is this one wrong: "We look forward to meet you in Dallas."?

 

[MikeNewYork]

It is not idiomatic English.

 

[TheParser]

***** NOT A TEACHER *****


Hello, Steven:

I have found some information that may interest you.

Four world-famous scholars * tell us this:

In "look forward to," the "to" is a preposition. As you know, after a preposition, you need a noun (or pronoun). The gerund "meeting" counts as a noun. The scholars say that "I am looking forward to see you" is wrong.

Sometimes, "to" is not a preposition. It is just the sign of the infinitive. My example: "I want to meet you in Dallas."


James


* Professors Quirk, Greenbaum, Leech, and Svartvik in A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language (1985 edition), page 1191. This book is used by many teachers and advanced students.