[1] Verbs Followed by Either Gerunds OR Nouns + Infinitives


 

advise I advised seeing a doctor. I advised them to see a doctor.
allow Ireland doesn't allow smoking in bars. Ireland doesn't allow people to smoke in bars.
encourage
  		He encourages eating healthy foods. He encourages his patients to eat healthy foods.

forbid,

permit

California doesn't permit fishing without a fishing license. California doesn't permit people to fish without a fishing license.
require The certificate requires completing two courses. The certificate requires students to complete two courses.
urge  They urge recycling bottles and paper. They urge citizens to recycle bottles and paper.