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Infinitives Infinitive Review You already know the following things about infinitives : 1. They are the 2nd principle part of the verb 2. They always end in the letters “re” 3. They mean “to _____” ex. Amare = to love (make sure this is in your notes from earlier this year – if not write it down now!) Infinitives – New Stuff Infinitives are often used to complete the action of the main verb. ex: Mrs. H likes to read. “to read” is what I like to do it is an infinitive that completes the verb likes. This is called a complimentary infinitive. Infinitives – More New Stuff There are some verbs that frequently use complimentary infinitives. They are: Vult – he wants Non Vult – he does not want Necesse est – it is necessary Timet – he is afraid Amat – he likes A Few Examples Cornelia legere vult. Cornelia wants to read. Marcus currere nolunt. Marcus does not want to run. Necesse est festinare. It is necessary to hurry. Flavia arborem ascendere timet. Flavia is afraid to climb a tree. Cornelia dormire amat. Cornelia likes to sleep.
