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To Reemphasize vs Reemphasizing 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 reemphasize (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to reemphasize the importance of communication in this project.

Reemphasizing (Gerund)

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

Example

Reemphasizing the main points will help the audience understand the key message.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To reemphasize (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To reemphasize is necessary to ensure clarity in our message.

    To reemphasize is necessary to ensure clarity in our message.

    • "*To reemphasize*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + adjective (necessary).
  • 2Object

    She wants me to reemphasize the main points in the presentation.

    She wants me to reemphasize the main points in the presentation.

    • "Me *to reemphasize* the main points in the presentation" is the object of the verb "wants."
    • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to reemphasize* the main points in the presentation).
  • 3Adverbial Modifier

    We need a visual aid to reemphasize the key concepts.

    We need a visual aid to reemphasize the key concepts.

    • "*To reemphasize* the key concepts" modifies the noun "visual aid."
    • Noun (We) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a visual aid *to reemphasize* the key concepts).

Reemphasizing (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Reemphasizing is crucial for effective communication.

    Reemphasizing is crucial for effective communication.

    • "*Reemphasizing*" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (is) + adjective phrase (crucial for effective communication).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy reemphasizing the key details in my presentations.

    I enjoy reemphasizing the key details in my presentations.

    • "*Reemphasizing* the key details in my presentations" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*reemphasizing* the key details in my presentations).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    He has a talent for reemphasizing important information.

    He has a talent for reemphasizing important information.

    • "For *reemphasizing* important information" is the object of the preposition "for."
    • Noun phrase (He) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a talent for *reemphasizing* important information).

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 agreed to reemphasize the importance of teamwork.

We plan to reemphasize our commitment to customer satisfaction.

I hope to reemphasize the benefits of our product during the presentation.

He chose to reemphasize the company's core values in his speech.

She refused to reemphasize the negative aspects of the situation.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

They recommend reemphasizing the main points in your speech.

We should avoid reemphasizing negative aspects during the meeting.

I don't mind reemphasizing the key takeaways for the team.

She is considering reemphasizing the company's mission statement.

It's important for the audience to understand the purpose of reemphasizing the main points.

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

I would like to reemphasize the importance of punctuality. I would like reemphasizing the importance of punctuality.

Let's start to reemphasize the key objectives of the project. Let's start reemphasizing the key objectives of the project.

He began to reemphasize the company's values in his role as a leader. He began reemphasizing the company's values in his role as a leader.

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