To Purvey vs Purveying 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 purvey (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to purvey high-quality products to my customers.

Purveying (Gerund)

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

Example

Purveying high-quality products requires attention to detail.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To purvey (Infinitive)

• 1. Subject

  To purvey is a challenging task in the competitive market.

  To purvey is a challenging task in the competitive market.

  • "*To purvey*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
  • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a challenging task in the competitive market).
• 2. Object

  She wants me to purvey the latest fashion trends.

  She wants me to purvey the latest fashion trends.

  • "Me *to purvey* the latest fashion trends" is the object of the verb "wants."
  • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to purvey* the latest fashion trends).
• 3. Adjective Modifier

  I need a reliable supplier to purvey fresh produce.

  I need a reliable supplier to purvey fresh produce.

  • "*To purvey* fresh produce" modifies the noun "supplier."
  • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a reliable supplier *to purvey* fresh produce).

Purveying (Gerund)

• 1. Subject

  Purveying goods is a crucial aspect of running a successful business.

  Purveying goods is a crucial aspect of running a successful business.

  • "*Purveying* goods" is the subject of the sentence.
  • Gerund (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a crucial aspect of running a successful business).
• 2. Object

  I enjoy purveying fresh produce to local restaurants.

  I enjoy purveying fresh produce to local restaurants.

  • "*Purveying* fresh produce to local restaurants" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
  • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*purveying* fresh produce to local restaurants).
• 3. Object of Preposition

  She has a passion for purveying artisanal products.

  She has a passion for purveying artisanal products.

  • "For *purveying* artisanal products" is the object of the preposition "for."
  • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a passion for *purveying* artisanal products).

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
• hope
• want
• decide
• agree

Example

She plans to purvey organic products next year.

They hope to purvey sustainable goods in their store.

He wants to purvey unique items in his boutique.

We decided to purvey handmade crafts in our shop.

They agreed to purvey premium products to their customers.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

• enjoy
• recommend
• dislike
• avoid
• imagine

Example

She enjoys purveying unique items to her customers.

They recommend purveying locally sourced products for sustainability.

I dislike the idea of purveying low-quality merchandise.

He avoids purveying counterfeit goods in his store.

Can you imagine yourself purveying luxury items to elite clients?

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

• like
• start
• begin

Example

She likes to purvey handmade crafts in her store. She likes purveying unique items in her store.

We started to purvey organic food products. We started purveying organic food products.

He began to purvey specialty coffee beans. He began purveying specialty coffee beans.