📝 Created by: El Arby Ameur | 📅 August 2026 | 🌐 lesson.tn

📖 Estimated reading time: 8 minutes | Word count: ~1000 words

📋 Verbs Followed by Gerund: Easy List with Examples

Level: B1 | Focus: Verbs that take the -ing form

Grammar Gerunds gerund verbs list -ing

Common Verbs + Gerund

admit + -ing: He admitted stealing the money.
advise + -ing: I advise taking a break.
avoid + -ing: She avoided answering the question.
consider + -ing: I considered moving abroad.
delay + -ing: They delayed making a decision.
deny + -ing: He denied breaking the window.
discuss + -ing: We discussed buying a new car.
dislike + -ing: She dislikes getting up early.
enjoy + -ing: I enjoy reading books.
finish + -ing: They finished eating dinner.
imagine + -ing: She imagined living in Paris.
involve + -ing: The job involves traveling.
keep + -ing: He kept talking during the movie.
mention + -ing: She mentioned seeing you.
mind + -ing: I don't mind waiting.
miss + -ing: He misses being with his family.
postpone + -ing: They postponed going to the dentist.
practice + -ing: I practice speaking English.
quit + -ing: He quit smoking last year.
recall + -ing: She recalled meeting him.
recommend + -ing: I recommend staying at that hotel.
regret + -ing: He regretted saying those words.
report + -ing: They reported seeing a strange light.
resist + -ing: She resisted eating more dessert.
risk + -ing: They risked losing everything.
suggest + -ing: He suggested going to the beach.
tolerate + -ing: She tolerated being treated poorly.
understand + -ing: I understand needing some space.
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