We use the -ing form after certain verbs, and we use the infinitive after other verbs. Sometimes both forms can be used.
We use -ing form after the following verbs:
enjoy
don’t mind
prefer
adore
like
love
hate
can’t stand
consider
suggest
risk
recommend
stop
finish
imagine
miss
avoid
I don’t mind having a dinner.
She enjoys dancing.
We use to + infinitive after the following verbs:
want
decide
forget
promise
plan
agree
offer
hope
fail
afford
learn
manage
arrange
invite
ask
expect
would like/prefer/love
like
love
hate
choose
refuse
need
Don’t forget to come tomorrow.
I want to invite him.
We use someone + to + infinitive after the following verbs:
advise
allow
help
beg
invite
order
want
tell
would like/love/prefer
I helped her to bring the table.
She wants him to tell something interesting.
We use someone + infinitive after the following verbs:
let
make
help
I’ll help you clean the room.
Could you let me use your computer?