Verbs Frequently Followed By Infinitives

Front 1

AFFORD TO

Back 1

My parents were poor; therefore, they could not afford to send me to college.

Hint 1

ter recursos para

I can't afford a new pair of jeans. Nãotenho dinheiro para comprar uma calçajeans nova.

I can't afford the time. Não tenho tempopara isso.

Front 2

AGREE TO

Back 2

We cannot agree to do that; that’s against the law.

Hint 2

Concordar

Front 3

AIM TO

Back 3

The Government’s measures aimed to reduce inflation to 2%.

Hint 3

to aim mirar

He aimed the gun at me. Ele apontou aarma para mim.

to be aimed at ser dirigido a▫ It's aimed at a young audience. Édirigido ao público jovem.

to aim to do something ter a intenção defazer algo

Front 4

APPEAR TO

Back 4

Mary appears to be tired; she must have worked a lot today.

The bus appeared around the corner.

Hint 4

Parecer.

Aparecer.

Front 5

ARRANGE TO

Back 5

She arranged a trip to Scotland. Elaorganizou uma viagem para a Escócia.

They arranged to go out together on Friday.

The chairs were arranged in a circle.

Hint 5

Organizar.

Dispor.

Fazer um arranjo de (flores).

Front 6

ASK TO

Back 6

John asked to attend the meeting.

Hint 6

Perguntar.

Convidar.

Pedir.

Front 7

ATTEMPT TO

Back 7

In 1992, military officers attempted to overthrow the President.

I attempted to write a song.

Hint 7

Tentar fazer algo

Front 8

BEG TO

Back 8

There were a lot of people begging.

He begged me to stop

Hint 8

Mendigar.

Implorar.

Front 9

BOTHER TO

Back 9

Don’t bother to call me; I won’t answer the telephone.

What's bothering you?

I'm sorry to bother you

Hint 9

Procupar.

Incomodar.

Front 10

CARE TO

Back 10

Would you care to join our Conversation Club?

I don't care!

Of course I care about him.

They don't care about their image.

Hint 10

Preocupar-se.

Importar-se

Front 11

CEASE TO

Back 11

He ceased to bother me after I gave him a black eye.

Hint 11

Cessar.

Front 12

CHOOSE TO

Back 12

We chose to come back because of the heavy rain.

Hint 12

Escolher.

Front 13

CLAIM TO

Back 13

He claims he found the money.

He's claiming compensation from thecompany.

She's claiming unemploymentcompensation.

The explosion claimed five victims.

Hint 13

Alegar.

Reivindicar.

Receber.

Matar.

Front 14

CONSENT TO

Back 14

Mr. Taylor consented to give the inaugural speech at the art exhibit.

Hint 14

Consentir em.

Front 15

DARE TO

Back 15

When we saw him raging, we didn’t dare to open our mouths.

I didn't dare tell my parents.

I dare you!

Hint 15

Ousar.

Desafiar.

Front 16

DECIDE TO

Back 16

Have you decided to answer the letter yet?

Hint 16

Decidir.

Front 17

DESERVE TO

Back 17

Jane does not deserve to pass the course; she seldom comes to class.

Hint 17

Merecer.

Front 18

DETERMINE TO

Back 18

The students have determined to have the picnic on Saturday.

Hint 18

Determinar.

Front 19

ENDEAVOR TO

Back 19

We have endeavored to do our best at the competition.

Hint 19

Esforçar-se para...

Front 20

EXPECT TO

Back 20

I expect to see you at the party. Don’t miss it, please!

I'm expecting him for dinner.

I didn't expect that from him.

Hint 20

Esperar.

Supor.

Front 21

FAIL TO

Back 21

Do not fail to visit the art museum this summer; it has beautiful paintings!

He failed his driving test.

A quarter of the students failed.

The truck's brakes failed.

Hint 21

Reprovar (candidato).

Não passar em (prova).

Ser reprovado.

Falhar.

Front 22

HAVE TO

Back 22

I have to go to school at eight; I have an exam

Hint 22

Ter que...

Front 23

HESITATE TO

Back 23

Do not hesitate to call on me for help; I’ll come right away.

Hint 23

Hesitar.

Front 24

HOPE TO

Back 24

I hope to hear from you soon; so don’t forget to call me.

Hint 24

Esperar.

no sentido de expectativas

Front 25

INTEND TO

Back 25

We intend to go to New York next summer; we have been told it is beautiful!

Hint 25

Pretender.

Front 26

LEARN TO

Back 26

My wife has learned to control her temper; now she’s an easy-going woman.

Hint 26

Aprender.

Front 27

LONG TO

Back 27

When I’m lonely, I long to see my family.

Hint 27

Ansiar ou suspirar por.

Front 28

MANAGE TO

Back 28

Luckily I managed to pass the exam./Can you manage?

We haven't got much money, but wemanage.

She manages a big store.

Hint 28

Conseguir.

Arranjar-se.

Gerenciar.

Front 29

MEAN TO

Back 29

Sheila meant to give me the book, but she forgot.

Hint 29

Querer dizer/fazer.

Front 30

NEED TO

Back 30

My students need to study harder if they want to pass this course.

Hint 30

Precisar de.

Front 31

NEGLECT TO

Back 31

Some fathers neglect to maintain their children. That’s a sin!

Hint 31

Negligenciar.

Front 32

PLAN TO

Back 32

We plan to go to the beach this Sunday.

Hint 32

Planejar.

Front 33

PREFER TO

Back 33

I prefer to stay at home tonight than to go to the party.

Hint 33

Preferir.

Front 34

PRETEND TO

Back 34

As Matthew was accompanied by Mary, he pretended to be her boyfriend.

He pretended to be asleep.

Hint 34

Fingir/simular.

Front 35

PROMISE TO

Back 35

My father promised to come early tonight, but he hasn’t come yet.

Hint 35

Prometer.

Front 36

PROPOSE TO

Back 36

John proposed to start the project tomorrow

Hint 36

Propor.

Front 37

PROVE TO

Back 37

After the investigations, John’s hunches proved to be correct.

Hint 37

Provar.

Front 38

REFUSE TO

Back 38

I called several times, but Mary refused to answer the telephone.

Hint 38

Recusar-se.

Front 39

REGRET TO

Back 39

I regret to say that our plans have failed.

Hint 39

Arrepender-se.

Front 40

REMEMBER TO

Back 40

Please remember to buy bread on your way back home.

Hint 40

Lembrar.

Front 41

SEEK TO

Back 41

By crying, children seek to draw their parents’ attention.

People seeking work.

They are seeking a solution to theproblem.

Hint 41

Buscar.

Procurar.

Front 42

SEEM TO

(give the impression or sensation of being something or having a particular quality.)

Back 42

After my explanations, the class seemed to understand everything I said.

It seems she's getting married.

Hint 42

Parecer.

Front 43

STRUGGLE TO

(make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction.)

Back 43

My family struggled to survive during the recession years; they had very little to eat.

Hint 43

Lutar.

Front 44

SWEAR TO

Back 44

I swear I didn't know.

He swore under his breath.

Hint 44

Jurar.

Xingar.

Front 45

THREATEN TO

Back 45

The terrorists threatened to blow the building if their demands were not met.

The unions threatened a general strike

Hint 45

Ameaçar.

Front 46

TRY TO

Back 46

I’ve tried to contact you many times, but I’ve been unlucky.

Hint 46

Tentar.

Front 47

UNDERTAKE TO

Back 47

Since an urgent decision needed to be made, the committee undertook to contact allthe members right away.

Hint 47

Encarregar-se deuma tarefa.

Comprometer-se a fazer algo.

Front 48

VENTURE TO

Back 48

No one ventured to go out during the curfew; they could be arrested.

Hint 48

Aventurar-se

Front 49

VOLUNTEER TO

Back 49

Very few students volunteer to read aloud in class.

Hint 49

Voluntariar-se.

Front 50

WAIT TO

Back 50

I couldn’t wait to see my son when he was born.

Hint 50

Esperar.

Front 51

WANT TO

Back 51

I want to go to the party with you. Please take me.

Hint 51

Querer.

Front 52

WILL TO

Back 52

Despite our warnings, Michael willed to make that dangerous trip.

Hint 52

Querer.

Ter vontade de.

Front 53

WISH TO

Back 53

Many refugees wish to live better in the USA

Hint 53

Desejar.

Front 54

WOULD LIKE TO

Back 54

I would like to have some orange juice. Could you make some for me?

Hint 54

Gostaria de.