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