These verbA part of speech that expresses an action or a state. E.g.: John seldom plays tennis.s can be followed by either the to + infinitive or the gerund with no difference in meaning.

I began to learn languages when I was 10.
He began using this software 3 years ago.

I started wondering what would happen if I lost my job.
After a while I started to wonder why she’d said that.

Kate continued wearing her wedding ring after her husband’s death.
You continue to surprise me!

My mouse ceased to function on the third day.
They ceased fighting when the commander was killed.

I dread to think what could have happened.
I dread asking you this question, but…

The list of things he intended to do was getting longer and longer.
Our theatre intends putting on another play before the end of the season.

I love dancing.
I love to dance.

When you are planning to write an essay, always think of a good topic sentence.
We’re planning travelling to Iceland next summer.

Verbs followed by TO + infinitive or the gerund with no change of meaning
Verbs followed by TO + infinitive or the gerund with no change of meaning TO + infinitive or gerund: ADVISE, ALLOW, PERMIT, FORBID, RECOMMEND, REQUIRE