Verb(+ object)+ infinitive or -ing form with a change in meaning
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verb (+ object) + infinitive |
verb (+ object) + -ing |
| consider/imagine |
believe; think something is/was
I've always considered him to be a friend. |
think about
We're considering getting engaged. |
| forget |
not do something you were planning to do
I forgot to ask Brian about the wedding. |
not be able to remember a past event
I'll never forget asking Helen to marry me. |
| go on |
stop one action or subject of discussion and start another
We chatted about the football for a while and then he went on to tell me about his divorce. |
continue
How can you go on living with Michael? |
| like |
be in the habit of doing; think it right to do
I like to eat with my family once a week. |
enjoy
I don't like being spoken to in such a rude manner. |
| mean |
intend
I'm sure Rania didn't mean to upset you. |
involve
Being in love means never having to say you're sorry. |
| regret |
be sorry about giving someone bad news
(used with verbs such as say, tell, inform, etc)
We regret to inform you that the hotel is full. |
be sorry about what (has) happened
Do you regret splitting up with Alec? |
| remember |
do something you are/were planning to do
Did you remember to order the flowers? |
think of a past event
I don't remember asking for your opinion. |
| stop |
interrupt an action to do something else
Why didn't you stop to think before you acted? |
stop an action
Will you please just stop telling me what to do? |
| try |
make an effort to achieve something
Try not to forget her birthday. |
do something as an experiment to solve a problem
You could try buying her some flowers. |
