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Rule "'admit', 'appreciate', 'avoid', 'enjoy' etc. with a base form of a verb"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: 'admit', 'appreciate', 'avoid', 'enjoy' etc. with a base form of a verb
Message: The verb '\1' is used with the gerund form.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://www.ef.com/english-resources/english-grammar/gerund-equals-infinitive/
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I regret to read this book.
    Correction suggestion: regret reading
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • I regret reading this book.
  • I regret saying this.
  • Dear Madam, I regret to say that you are dead.
ID: ADMIT_ENJOY_VB [2]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-11-01 22:33:07 +0100)