πŸ•† Verbs Which Take the Infinitive and not the Gerund

The infinitive being the verb identified as using ‘to’ after the main verb which follows the subject. For example: I want to go. The following are some common verbs that follow this format.

  • allow
  • ask
  • choose
  • come
  • command
  • deserve
  • expect
  • forget
  • forget
  • get
  • go
  • hate (can use gerund)
  • have
  • wish

  • help
  • hope
  • like (can use gerund)
  • love (can use gerund)
  • need
  • ought
  • prefer (can use gerund)
  • remember (can use gerund when meaning recalling)
  • request
  • thought
  • try
  • used
  • want

All verbs can use the infinitive of purpose which is different from a normal infinitive as a complement. That is for another lesson. No attempt is made here to make an exhaustive list, but this can get you started.

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