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Certain verbs can be followed by either a gerund or an infinitive, and, in most cases, there is no change in meaning.
Such verbs are attempt, intend, plan, can’t bear, can/can’t afford, omit and continue.
e.g. I can’t afford buying/to buy such an expensive dress.
However, for the following categories of verbs, the use of a particular form is accompanied by a slight change in
meaning or structure: