To Rejuvenate vs Rejuvenating 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 rejuvenate (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to rejuvenate my body and mind with a relaxing vacation.

Rejuvenating (Gerund)

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

Example

Rejuvenating in nature is a great way to recharge.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To rejuvenate (Infinitive)

• 1. Subject

  To rejuvenate is essential for maintaining overall well-being.

  To rejuvenate is essential for maintaining overall well-being.

  • "*To rejuvenate*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
  • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + adjective phrase (essential for maintaining overall well-being).
• 2. Object

  She wants me to rejuvenate my skin with a facial treatment.

  She wants me to rejuvenate my skin with a facial treatment.

  • "Me *to rejuvenate* my skin with a facial treatment" is the object of the verb "wants."
  • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to rejuvenate* my skin with a facial treatment).
• 3. Adjective Modifier

  I need a quiet place to rejuvenate my soul.

  I need a quiet place to rejuvenate my soul.

  • "*To rejuvenate* my soul" modifies the noun "place."
  • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a quiet place *to rejuvenate* my soul).

Rejuvenating (Gerund)

• 1. Subject

  Rejuvenating helps in reducing stress and anxiety.

  Rejuvenating helps in reducing stress and anxiety.

  • "*Rejuvenating*" is the subject of the sentence.
  • Gerund (subject) + verb (helps) + prepositional phrase (in reducing stress and anxiety).
• 2. Object

  I enjoy rejuvenating my skin with a face mask.

  I enjoy rejuvenating my skin with a face mask.

  • "*Rejuvenating* my skin with a face mask" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
  • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*rejuvenating* my skin with a face mask).
• 3. Object of Preposition

  She has a passion for rejuvenating her body and mind.

  She has a passion for rejuvenating her body and mind.

  • "For *rejuvenating* her body and mind" is the object of the preposition "for."
  • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a passion for *rejuvenating* her body and mind).

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 rejuvenate herself with a spa day.

They hope to rejuvenate their relationship with a romantic getaway.

He wants to rejuvenate his energy levels through exercise.

We decided to rejuvenate our minds with a meditation retreat.

They agreed to rejuvenate their bodies with a detox program.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

• enjoy
• recommend
• dislike
• avoid
• imagine

Example

She enjoys rejuvenating herself with yoga sessions.

They recommend regular rejuvenating activities for stress relief.

I dislike the idea of rejuvenating with extreme sports.

He avoids rejuvenating in noisy environments.

Can you imagine yourself rejuvenating on a tropical beach?

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

• like
• start
• begin

Example

She likes to rejuvenate her mind through meditation. She likes rejuvenating her mind through meditation.

We started to rejuvenate our bodies with a new exercise routine. We started rejuvenating our bodies with a new exercise routine.

He began to rejuvenate his skin with a skincare regimen. He began rejuvenating his skin with a skincare regimen.