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Verbs that are followed by other verbs can take either the gerund or the infinitive. A gerund is a verb ending in "ing" that functions as a noun.
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Verbs Followed by the Gerund.
| Verb | Definition | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| admit | to say that you have done | Peter admits wasting time and money. |
- Is admit followed by gerund or infinitive?
- Is it gerunds or infinitive?
- How do you use admit ing in a sentence?
- What kind of verb is admit?
Is admit followed by gerund or infinitive?
When enjoy, admit and mind are followed by another verb, it must be in the -ing form. I enjoy travelling. He admitted stealing the necklace.
Is it gerunds or infinitive?
A gerund is a verb form that ends in “-ing” and is used as a noun (walking, traveling, voting); an infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by “to” (to walk, to travel, to vote). Gerunds and infinitives can function as the subject of a sentence or the object of a verb.
How do you use admit ing in a sentence?
admit verb (ACCEPT)
[ + -ing verb ] She admitted making a mistake. At first he denied stealing the money but he later admitted (to) it. I wasn't entirely honest with him, I admit.
What kind of verb is admit?
[intransitive, transitive] admit (to somebody) (that…) to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true synonym confess It was a stupid thing to do, I admit. + speech “I'm very nervous,” she admitted reluctantly.
