Gerunds and Infinitives with Verbs Part 1 Download the complete list in PDF here Here are some of the most common verbs that are usually followed by the gerund. enjoy: I enjoyed living in France. fancy: I fancy seeing a film tonight. discuss: We discussed going on holiday together. dislike: I dislike waiting for buses. finish: We've finished preparing for the meeting. mind: I don't mind coming early. suggest: He suggested staying at the Grand Hotel. recommend: They recommended meeting earlier. keep: He kept working , although he felt ill. avoid: She avoided talking to her boss. And here are some common verbs followed by 'to' and the infinitive. agree: She agreed to give a presentation at the meeting. ask*: I asked to leave early / I asked him to leave early. decide: We decided to go out for dinner. help*: He helped to clean the kitchen / he helped his flatmate to clean the kitchen. plan: She plans to buy a