The mere thought of having my friends (to) stay gives me palpitations.
(1) The mere thought of having my friends stay gives me palpitations.
(2) The mere thought of having my friends to stay gives me palpitations.
Question: Which is correct? If both are correct, do they have the same meaning?
The following sentence motivated me to start this thread:
The very idea/thought of having her friends to stay fills me with dread.
(Cambridge Dictionary)
Top answer
Photon (1) The mere thought of having my friends stay gives me palpitations. OK. They're here.
- Photon (1) The mere thought of having my friends stay gives me palpitations.
- OK.
- They're here.
- They're not going to leave.
- (2) The mere thought of having my friends to stay gives me palpitations.
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Photon(1) The mere thought of having my friends stay gives me palpitations. OK. They're here. They're not going to leave.
(2) The mere thought of having my friends to stay gives me palpitations. OK. Th
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