-ing, to do, or both are correct, with a different meaning

When two verbs meet, there are three possible situations:

1. The second verb needs an -ing ending, e.g.

I enjoy dreaming.

2. The verbs need "to" in between them, e.g.

I want to stay at home today.

3. The verbs stay themselves, needing nothing to add, e.g.

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Some verbs take an -ing ending at one situation, and to at another. The meaning is different in each case. Compare:

She stopped swimming and took some rest.

While he was hiking through the forest, he noticed a beautiful lake, so he stopped to swim.

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