Verbs with
two patterns and different meanings:
These verbs
have two possible patterns, and there is a difference in meaning between the
patterns: like, hate, regret.
I like to
read news every day = I think it is a good idea to do this
I like
reading every day = I enjoy the activity. It gives me pleasure
I hate to
tell you this = I am sorry to tell you this
I hate
lying = I do not like this activity
I regret to
tell you this - I am sorry to tell you this
I regret
leaving my country - I left my country in the past, and I am sorry that I did
that