Common Verbs Followed By Gerunds
An asterisk (*) denotes a verb
that can also be followed by infinitive
abhor |
endure |
practice
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tolerate |
acknowledge |
enjoy |
prefer |
try* |
admit |
escape |
prevent |
understand |
allow |
evade |
prohibit |
urge |
appreciate |
explain |
propose |
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attempt |
fancy |
practice |
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avoid |
feel like |
prefer* |
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be worth |
feign |
prevent |
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began |
finish |
prohibit |
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*can't bear |
forgive |
propose |
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can't help |
give up (stop) |
quit |
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can't stand* |
hate* |
recall |
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celebrate |
imagine |
recollect |
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confess |
justify |
recommend |
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consider |
keep (continue) |
regret* |
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*continue |
like* |
report |
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defend |
love* |
resent |
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delay |
mention |
resist |
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deny |
mind (object to) |
resume |
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detest |
miss |
risk |
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discontinue |
necessitate |
shirk |
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discuss |
omit |
shun |
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dislike |
permit |
start* |
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dispute |
picture |
suggest |
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dread |
postpone |
support |
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For example, I dread seeing
my Aunt Bessie. She gives me kisses all over my face.
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