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  1. 10-Dec-2012, 10:59 #1
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    Cool avoid to do

    Hello,
    Can we ever use the infinitive form with "to avoid"?

    For example: I must avoid to smoke.

    Thank you very much.

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    Default Re: avoid to do

    No
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    Context is important. Please provide enough for us to be able to deal effectively with your question.
    Your thread title should include all or part of the word/phrase being discussed.
    If you just want to know the meaning of a word, try OneLook Dictionary Search first.

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    Default Re: avoid to do

    Many learners love it, but native speakers avoid it.
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