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To Withdraw vs Withdrawing 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 withdraw (Infinitive)

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

Example

I need to withdraw money from the bank.

Withdrawing (Gerund)

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

Example

Withdrawing money can be done at the ATM.

Where can infinitives/gerunds be placed in a sentence?

To withdraw (Infinitive)

  • 1Subject

    To withdraw money requires a valid ID.

    To withdraw money requires a valid ID.

    • "*To withdraw* money" serves as the subject of the sentence.
    • Infinitive phrase (subject) + verb (requires) + noun phrase (a valid ID).
  • 2Object

    She wants me to withdraw cash for her.

    She wants me to withdraw cash for her.

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

    I need an ATM to withdraw money.

    I need an ATM to withdraw money.

    • "*To withdraw* money" modifies the noun "ATM."
    • Noun (I) + verb (need) + noun phrase (an ATM *to withdraw* money).

Withdrawing (Gerund)

  • 1Subject

    Withdrawing money requires a valid PIN.

    Withdrawing money requires a valid PIN.

    • "*Withdrawing* money" is the subject of the sentence.
    • Gerund (subject) + verb (requires) + noun phrase (a valid PIN).
  • 2Object

    I enjoy withdrawing cash from the bank.

    I enjoy withdrawing cash from the bank.

    • "*Withdrawing* cash from the bank" is the object of the verb "enjoy."
    • Noun (I) + verb (enjoy) + gerund (*withdrawing* cash from the bank).
  • 3Object of Preposition

    She has a habit of withdrawing money frequently.

    She has a habit of withdrawing money frequently.

    • "Of *withdrawing* money frequently" is the object of the preposition "of."
    • Noun phrase (She) + verb (has) + noun phrase (a habit of *withdrawing* money frequently).

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 withdraw all her savings tomorrow.

They hope to withdraw a large sum of money from their account.

He wants to withdraw some cash for the trip.

We decided to withdraw money from the ATM.

They agreed to withdraw funds from the joint account.

Verbs Taking Gerunds as Objects

Example

She enjoys withdrawing money from different ATMs.

They recommend withdrawing cash in smaller amounts.

I dislike the idea of withdrawing money from the bank.

He avoids withdrawing large sums of money.

Can you imagine yourself withdrawing money without any hassle?

Verbs Taking Both Infinitives and Gerunds as Objects

Example

She likes to withdraw money from the ATM. She likes withdrawing money from the ATM.

We started to withdraw our savings. We started withdrawing our savings.

He began to withdraw cash regularly. He began withdrawing cash regularly.

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