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To Nobilitate vs Nobilitating 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 nobilitate (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to nobilitate my family's name through my accomplishments.

Nobilitating (Gerund)

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

Example

Nobilitating others is a selfless act.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To nobilitate (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To nobilitate is a noble pursuit.

    To nobilitate is a noble pursuit.

    • "*To nobilitate*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a noble pursuit).
  • 2Object

    She wants me to nobilitate our heritage.

    She wants me to nobilitate our heritage.

    • "Me *to nobilitate* our heritage" is the object of the verb "wants."
    • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to nobilitate* our heritage).
  • 3Adjective Modifier

    I need a platform to nobilitate my ideas.

    I need a platform to nobilitate my ideas.

    • "*To nobilitate* my ideas" modifies the noun "platform."
    • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a platform *to nobilitate* my ideas).

Nobilitating (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Nobilitating society is a worthy cause.

    Nobilitating society is a worthy cause.

    • "*Nobilitating* society" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a worthy cause).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy nobilitating underprivileged communities.

    I enjoy nobilitating underprivileged communities.

    • "*Nobilitating* underprivileged communities" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*nobilitating* underprivileged communities).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    She has a passion for nobilitating marginalized groups.

    She has a passion for nobilitating marginalized groups.

    • "For *nobilitating* marginalized groups" is the object of the preposition "for."
    • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a passion for *nobilitating* marginalized groups).

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 nobilitate her career by becoming a renowned scientist.

They hope to nobilitate their community through volunteer work.

He wants to nobilitate his reputation as a philanthropist.

We decided to nobilitate our organization by implementing sustainable practices.

They agreed to nobilitate their business by providing exceptional customer service.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

She enjoys nobilitating others through acts of kindness.

They recommend nobilitating oneself through continuous learning.

I dislike the idea of nobilitating for personal gain.

He avoids nobilitating people who take advantage of his generosity.

Can you imagine the impact of nobilitating society through collective action?

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She likes to nobilitate her family's legacy. She likes nobilitating those in need.

We started to nobilitate our community by organizing charity events. We started nobilitating our community by organizing charity events.

He began to nobilitate his profession by advocating for ethical practices. He began nobilitating his profession by advocating for ethical practices.

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