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To Repropose vs Reproposing 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 repropose (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to repropose my idea to the team.

Reproposing (Gerund)

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

Example

Reproposing the same idea can be seen as persistent.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To repropose (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To repropose is a brave move in a challenging situation.

    To repropose is a brave move in a challenging situation.

    • "*To repropose*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a brave move in a challenging situation).
  • 2Object

    She wants me to repropose the project to the management.

    She wants me to repropose the project to the management.

    • "Me *to repropose* the project to the management" is the object of the verb "wants."
    • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to repropose* the project to the management).
  • 3Adjective Modifier

    I need a clear plan to repropose my proposal.

    I need a clear plan to repropose my proposal.

    • "*To repropose* my proposal" modifies the noun "plan."
    • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a clear plan *to repropose* my proposal).

Reproposing (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Reproposing shows determination and persistence.

    Reproposing shows determination and persistence.

    • "*Reproposing*" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (shows) + noun phrase (determination and persistence).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy reproposing new concepts to the team.

    I enjoy reproposing new concepts to the team.

    • "*Reproposing* new concepts to the team" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*reproposing* new concepts to the team).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    She has a talent for reproposing old ideas in a fresh way.

    She has a talent for reproposing old ideas in a fresh way.

    • "For *reproposing* old ideas in a fresh way" is the object of the preposition "for."
    • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a talent for *reproposing* old ideas in a fresh way).

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 repropose her business strategy next week.

They hope to repropose their solution to the problem.

He wants to repropose his innovative idea to the team.

We decided to repropose the project to the board of directors.

They agreed to repropose the plan for further discussion.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

She enjoys reproposing alternative solutions to problems.

They recommend reproposing the proposal with additional data.

I dislike the idea of reproposing the same plan again.

He avoids reproposing ideas that have been rejected before.

Can you imagine yourself reproposing your idea confidently?

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She likes to repropose her suggestions in team meetings. She likes reproposing her suggestions in team meetings.

We started to repropose our concept to different stakeholders. We started reproposing our concept to different stakeholders.

He began to repropose his plan during the presentation. He began reproposing his plan during the presentation.

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