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Verb Combinations

Verbs + (Pro)noun + Infinitive

Some verbs can also take a (pro)noun followed by an infinitive. This verb pattern is used when another person is involved. Here is a list of some of the most common:

advise
allow
ask
cause
command
encourage
expect
forbid
force
get
hate
instruct
intend
invite
leave
like
mean
need
oblige
order
permit
persuade
prefer
press
recommend
request
remind
teach
tell
tempt
trouble
want
warn
wish

Example:

He permitted expenditures to bankrupt the company.

I forced the committee to grant us non-governmental status.

I advised the young man to work in the nonprofit sector.

Verbs + (Pro)noun + Base Form of the Verb

There are a few verbs which also take a (pro)noun followed by an infinitive, but drop the 'to' of the infinitive. These are the most important:

help
let
make

Example:

The director let the expertise of the consultant inform him.

The psychologist let his patient deviate from the norm and stay twenty minutes past the hour.

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