What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
frequenting
Example
He has been frequenting the gym for months now. [frequenting: present participle]
Example
The restaurant is popular among locals who enjoy frequenting it. [frequenting: gerund]
visiting
Example
I am visiting my grandparents this weekend. [visiting: present participle]
Example
We went on a trip to Paris and spent a week visiting all the famous landmarks. [visiting: gerund]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Visiting is more commonly used than frequenting in everyday language. Visiting is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while frequenting is less common and refers to a more specific habit of going to a place regularly.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between frequenting and visiting?
Both frequenting and visiting are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.