When and How to Use Each Expression?
Get a sense of when and how each expression can be used through the following examples!To adore (Infinitive)
Purpose or Intention: Use the infinitive "to adore" when you want to express a purpose, intention, desire, or potential action
Example
She wants to adore the new artwork in the gallery.
Adoring (Gerund)
Activity or Experience: Use the gerund "adoring" when you want to refer to the activity itself or the experience as a noun.
Example
Adoring is a way to express love and admiration.
Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?
To adore (Infinitive)
- 1Subject
To adore is a common feeling towards puppies.
To adore is a common feeling towards puppies.
- "*To adore*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
- Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a common feeling towards puppies).
- 2Object
He asked her to adore him forever.
He asked her to adore him forever.
- "Her *to adore* him forever" is the object of the verb "asked."
- Noun (He) + verb (asked) + noun phrase (her *to adore* him forever).
- 3Adjective Modifier
They need a cozy spot to adore their favorite book.
They need a cozy spot to adore their favorite book.
- "*To adore* their favorite book" modifies the noun "spot."
- Noun (They) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a cozy spot *to adore* their favorite book).
Adoring (Gerund)
- 1Subject
Adoring someone can bring joy and happiness.
Adoring someone can bring joy and happiness.
- "*Adoring* someone" is the subject of the sentence.
- Gerund (subject) + verb (can bring) + noun phrase (joy and happiness).
- 2Object
I enjoy adoring the beauty of nature.
I enjoy adoring the beauty of nature.
- "*Adoring* the beauty of nature" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
- Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*adoring* the beauty of nature).
- 3Object of Preposition
She has a passion for adoring her pets.
She has a passion for adoring her pets.
- "For *adoring* her pets" is the object of the preposition "for."
- Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a passion for *adoring* her pets).
Verbs Taking Infinitives/Gerunds as Objects
The following are verbs that can take only the base form of the verb (infinitive), only the -ing form (gerund), or both.Verbs Taking Infinitives as Objects
Example
She plans to adore the sunset from the rooftop terrace.
They hope to adore the breathtaking view during their trip.
He wants to adore the majestic architecture of the cathedral.
We decided to adore the sunrise at the beach tomorrow.
They agreed to adore the live performance together.
Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects
Example
She enjoys adoring the sunset every evening.
They recommend regular adoring of art for personal growth.
I dislike the idea of adoring material possessions.
He avoids adoring celebrities and fame.
Can you imagine yourself adoring a famous singer?
