Infinitive
  • is the basic form of the verb, without inflection binding to a particular subject or tense

Usage

Examples

to indicate the purpose of an action

  • He bought some flowers to give to his wife
  • I will lock the door to prevent theft

as subject of the sentence

  • To wait seemed foolish when decisive action was required
  • To swim in that sea may be dangerous

as direct object of the sentence

  • I like to write in English
  • Everyone wanted to go