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To Weds vs Weds 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 weds (Infinitive)

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

Example

I want to weds my partner in a romantic beach ceremony.

Weds (Gerund)

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

Example

Weds are joyous occasions that bring families together.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To weds (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To weds is a dream come true for many couples.

    To weds is a dream come true for many couples.

    • "*To weds*" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (is) + noun phrase (a dream come true for many couples).
  • 2Object

    She wants me to weds her in a grand wedding.

    She wants me to weds her in a grand wedding.

    • "Me *to weds* her in a grand wedding" is the object of the verb "wants."
    • Noun (She) + verb (wants) + noun phrase (me *to weds* her in a grand wedding).
  • 3Adjective Modifier

    I need a beautiful venue to weds my partner.

    I need a beautiful venue to weds my partner.

    • "*To weds* my partner" modifies the noun "venue."
    • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (a beautiful venue *to weds* my partner).

Weds (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Weds always create beautiful memories.

    Weds always create beautiful memories.

    • "*Weds*" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (always) + noun phrase (beautiful memories).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy attending weds of my loved ones.

    I enjoy attending weds of my loved ones.

    • "Attending *weds* of my loved ones" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (attending *weds* of my loved ones).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    She has a talent for organizing weds.

    She has a talent for organizing weds.

    • "For organizing *weds*" is the object of the preposition "for."
    • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a talent for organizing *weds*).

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 plan to weds in a castle next year.

We hope to weds on a sunny day.

He wants to weds in a traditional ceremony.

She decided to weds in a destination wedding.

They agreed to weds in a small, intimate ceremony.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

They enjoy weds with live music and dancing.

Experts recommend hiring a wedding planner for stress-free weds.

I avoid attending extravagant weds.

Can you imagine yourself organizing multiple weds at once?

They are considering having their weds in a vineyard.

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She likes to weds in a garden setting. She likes weds with lots of flowers and decorations.

They started to weds early in the morning. They started weds with a heartfelt speech.

He began to weds after graduating from college. He began weds as a way to celebrate love and commitment.

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