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To Resiliate vs Resiliating 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 resiliate (Infinitive)

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

Example

I plan to resiliate my contract with the company.

Resiliating (Gerund)

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

Example

Resiliating a contract requires careful consideration.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To resiliate (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To resiliate is a difficult decision to make.

    To resiliate is a difficult decision to make.

    • "*To resiliate*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a difficult decision to make).
  • 2Object

    She wants me to resiliate her membership.

    She wants me to resiliate her membership.

    • "Me *to resiliate* her membership" is the object of the verb "wants."
    • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to resiliate* her membership).
  • 3Adjective Modifier

    I need a valid reason to resiliate the contract.

    I need a valid reason to resiliate the contract.

    • "*To resiliate* the contract" modifies the noun "reason."
    • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a valid reason *to resiliate* the contract).

Resiliating (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Resiliating contracts can be a complex process.

    Resiliating contracts can be a complex process.

    • "*Resiliating* contracts" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (can be) + noun phrase (a complex process).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy resiliating legal documents.

    I enjoy resiliating legal documents.

    • "*Resiliating* legal documents" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*resiliating* legal documents).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    He has experience in resiliating contracts.

    He has experience in resiliating contracts.

    • "In *resiliating* contracts" is the object of the preposition "in."
    • Noun phrase (He) + verb (has) + noun phrase (experience in *resiliating* contracts).

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 decided to resiliate their partnership agreement.

He refuses to resiliate his lease agreement.

The customer demands to resiliate their subscription.

We determined to resiliate the contract due to breach of terms.

I wish to resiliate my insurance policy.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

They avoid resiliating agreements without proper legal advice.

It is important to consider resiliating the contract before it expires.

Experts recommend seeking professional help when resiliating contracts.

She decided to postpone resiliating the agreement until next month.

I don't mind resiliating the contract if necessary.

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She plans to resiliate her membership with the gym. She plans on resiliating her membership with the gym.

We decided to resiliate our partnership agreement. We decided on resiliating our partnership agreement.

He wishes to resiliate his contract with the supplier. He wishes to avoid resiliating his contract with the supplier.

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