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Thanks3 Posted 4 years ago
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Hate ~ing vs hate to ~ ?

"She hates for people to feel sad."

"She hates people feel sad."

"She hates people feeling sad."

"She hates people to feel sad."

Q1. Are these above all the same meaning? If not, what's the meaning of them each?

Q2. Which one above is right and wrong?


  

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" OK. " No. " OK.

— CalifJim

  • " OK.
  • " No.
  • " OK.
  • " OK.
  • The correct ones all mean the same thing.
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thanks3

1) "She hates for people to feel sad." OK.

2) "She hates people feel sad." No.

3) "She hates people feeling sad." OK.

4) "She hates people to feel sad." OK.

The correct ones all mean the same thing.

My best guess is that you'll probably hear 3) most often.

CJ

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