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To Endeavor vs Endeavoring 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 endeavor (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to endeavor to achieve my goals.

Endeavoring (Gerund)

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

Example

Endeavoring is the key to success.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To endeavor (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To endeavor is a sign of determination.

    To endeavor is a sign of determination.

    • "*To endeavor*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a sign of determination).
  • 2Object

    She wants me to endeavor in this project.

    She wants me to endeavor in this project.

    • "Me *to endeavor* in this project" is the object of the verb "wants."
    • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to endeavor* in this project).
  • 3Adjective Modifier

    I need a plan to endeavor towards success.

    I need a plan to endeavor towards success.

    • "*To endeavor* towards success" modifies the noun "plan."
    • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a plan *to endeavor* towards success).

Endeavoring (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Endeavoring requires dedication and hard work.

    Endeavoring requires dedication and hard work.

    • "*Endeavoring*" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (requires) + noun phrase (dedication and hard work).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy endeavoring in new projects.

    I enjoy endeavoring in new projects.

    • "*Endeavoring* in new projects" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*endeavoring* in new projects).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    She has a passion for endeavoring towards her goals.

    She has a passion for endeavoring towards her goals.

    • "For *endeavoring* towards her goals" is the object of the preposition "for."
    • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a passion for *endeavoring* towards her goals).

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 endeavor to finish the task on time.

They hope to endeavor for a better future.

He wants to endeavor to make a positive impact.

We decided to endeavor to improve our skills.

They agreed to endeavor together to overcome challenges.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

She enjoys endeavoring in challenging tasks.

They recommend regular endeavoring for personal growth.

I dislike the idea of endeavoring without a clear purpose.

He avoids endeavoring in unproductive activities.

Can you imagine yourself endeavoring towards your dreams?

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She likes to endeavor in difficult projects. She likes endeavoring in difficult projects.

We started to endeavor for a better future. We started endeavoring for a better future.

He began to endeavor to achieve his goals. He began endeavoring to achieve his goals.

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