To Imbreathe vs Imbreathing 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 imbreathe (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to imbreathe the fresh air of the countryside.

Imbreathing (Gerund)

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

Example

Imbreathing the scent of flowers can be soothing.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To imbreathe (Infinitive)

• 1. Subject

  To imbreathe is a way to invigorate your senses.

  To imbreathe is a way to invigorate your senses.

  • "*To imbreathe*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
  • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a way to invigorate your senses).
• 2. Object

  She wants me to imbreathe the fragrance of the flowers.

  She wants me to imbreathe the fragrance of the flowers.

  • "Me *to imbreathe* the fragrance of the flowers" is the object of the verb "wants."
  • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to imbreathe* the fragrance of the flowers).
• 3. Adjective Modifier

  I need a peaceful place to imbreathe fresh air.

  I need a peaceful place to imbreathe fresh air.

  • "*To imbreathe* fresh air" modifies the noun "place."
  • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a peaceful place *to imbreathe* fresh air).

Imbreathing (Gerund)

• 1. Subject

  Imbreathing brings a sense of tranquility.

  Imbreathing brings a sense of tranquility.

  • "*Imbreathing*" is the subject of the sentence.
  • Gerund (subject) + verb (brings) + noun phrase (a sense of tranquility).
• 2. Object

  I enjoy imbreathing the fragrances of different perfumes.

  I enjoy imbreathing the fragrances of different perfumes.

  • "*Imbreathing* the fragrances of different perfumes" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
  • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*imbreathing* the fragrances of different perfumes).
• 3. Object of Preposition

  She has a passion for imbreathing the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.

  She has a passion for imbreathing the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.

  • "For *imbreathing* the aroma of freshly brewed coffee" is the object of the preposition "for."
  • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a passion for *imbreathing* the aroma of freshly brewed coffee).

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

• hope
• want
• choose
• manage
• deserve

Example

They hope to imbreathe the scent of the ocean breeze during their vacation.

He wants to imbreathe the fragrance of the blooming flowers.

We choose to imbreathe the crisp mountain air for our retreat.

She managed to imbreathe the calming aroma of lavender essential oil.

You deserve to imbreathe the refreshing atmosphere of a tropical island.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

• enjoy
• recommend
• avoid
• imagine
• consider

Example

She enjoys imbreathing the salty air by the beach.

They recommend regular imbreathing exercises for stress relief.

I avoid imbreathing strong odors due to allergies.

Can you imagine yourself imbreathing the scent of blooming flowers in a garden?

We are considering imbreathing the essence of nature in a forest retreat.

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

• like
• start
• begin

Example

She likes to imbreathe the aroma of freshly baked bread. She likes imbreathing the fragrance of roses.

We started to imbreathe the clean air of the mountains. We started imbreathing the calming scents of essential oils.

He began to imbreathe the cool breeze on his morning walks. He began imbreathing the invigorating scent of eucalyptus oil.