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To Becharmed vs Becharming Infinitives & Gerunds

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Infinitives: An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by the word "to" (e.g., to swim, to eat, to learn). It can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence. Infinitives are often used to express intentions, purposes, desires, or potential actions. Gerunds: A gerund is the -ing form of a verb (e.g., swimming, eating, learning). It’s different from a “present participle” which functions as a verb tense. A gerund can be the subject, object, or complement of a sentence.

When and How to Use Each Expression?

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

To becharmed (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to becharmed by the beauty of the countryside.

Becharming (Gerund)

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

Example

Becharming others with your charisma can open doors for you.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To becharmed (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To becharmed is a rare and delightful experience.

    To becharmed is a rare and delightful experience.

    • "*To becharmed*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a rare and delightful experience).
  • 2Object

    She wants me to becharmed by her enchanting performance.

    She wants me to becharmed by her enchanting performance.

    • "Me *to becharmed* by her enchanting performance" is the object of the verb "wants."
    • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to becharmed* by her enchanting performance).
  • 3Adjective Modifier

    I need a magical place to becharmed my senses.

    I need a magical place to becharmed my senses.

    • "*To becharmed* my senses" modifies the noun "place."
    • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a magical place *to becharmed* my senses).

Becharming (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Becharming is a skill that can be developed over time.

    Becharming is a skill that can be developed over time.

    • "*Becharming*" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a skill that can be developed over time).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy becharming people with my storytelling abilities.

    I enjoy becharming people with my storytelling abilities.

    • "*Becharming* people with my storytelling abilities" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*becharming* people with my storytelling abilities).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    She has a talent for becharming others.

    She has a talent for becharming others.

    • "For *becharming* others" is the object of the preposition "for."
    • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a talent for *becharming* others).

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

They hope to becharmed by the beauty of the sunset during their vacation.

I wish to becharmed by a breathtaking view of the mountains.

He wants to becharmed by the magic of the theater performance.

We plan to becharmed by the sights and sounds of the city.

She decided to becharmed by the serenity of the beach.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

She enjoys becharming the audience with her captivating performances.

They recommend becharming people with kindness and positivity.

He avoids becharming others with false flattery.

Can you imagine yourself becharming a room full of strangers?

I am considering becharming my clients with personalized gifts.

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She likes to becharmed by romantic movies. She likes becharming others with her infectious laughter.

We started to becharmed by the magic of live performances. We started becharming our friends with our dance routines.

He began to becharmed everyone with his musical talent. He began becharming the audience with his charismatic stage presence.

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