To Arise vs Arising Infinitives & Gerunds

When and How to Use Each Expression?

Get a sense of when and how each expression can be used through the following examples!

To arise (Infinitive)

Purpose or Intention: Use the infinitive "to arise" when you want to express a purpose, intention, desire, or potential action

Example

I hope to arise early tomorrow morning.

Arising (Gerund)

Activity or Experience: Use the gerund "arising" when you want to refer to the activity itself or the experience as a noun.

Example

Arising early in the morning is beneficial for productivity.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To arise (Infinitive)

• 1. Subject

  To arise is a natural part of the day.

  To arise is a natural part of the day.

  • "*To arise*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
  • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a natural part of the day).
• 2. Object

  She wants me to arise before sunrise.

  She wants me to arise before sunrise.

  • "Me *to arise* before sunrise" is the object of the verb "wants."
  • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to arise* before sunrise).
• 3. Adjective Modifier

  I need an alarm clock to arise on time.

  I need an alarm clock to arise on time.

  • "*To arise* on time" modifies the noun "alarm clock."
  • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (an alarm clock *to arise* on time).

Arising (Gerund)

• 1. Subject

  Arising early is a habit of successful people.

  Arising early is a habit of successful people.

  • "*Arising* early" is the subject of the sentence.
  • Gerund (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a habit of successful people).
• 2. Object

  I enjoy arising with the sun.

  I enjoy arising with the sun.

  • "*Arising* with the sun" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
  • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*arising* with the sun).
• 3. Object of Preposition

  She has a preference for arising early.

  She has a preference for arising early.

  • "For *arising* early" is the object of the preposition "for."
  • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a preference for *arising* early).

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

• plan
• want
• decide
• agree
• hope

Example

She plans to arise early for the meeting.

They want to arise before dawn to catch the sunrise.

We decided to arise at the crack of dawn for the hike.

They agreed to arise together for the morning meditation.

He hopes to arise refreshed and ready for the day.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

• recommend
• consider
• avoid
• imagine
• mind

Example

They recommend arising before sunrise for a productive day.

I am considering arising earlier to have more time for myself.

He avoids arising late as it disrupts his schedule.

Can you imagine arising to the sound of birds chirping?

I don't mind arising early if it means getting a head start.

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

• like
• start
• begin

Example

She likes to arise before everyone else. She likes arising before everyone else.

We started to arise at 5 AM every day. We started arising at 5 AM every day.

He began to arise before the crack of dawn. He began arising before the crack of dawn.