Verb + -ing form

When we have two verbs together in a sentence, the form of the second verb is influenced by the first verb.

This table shows which verbs require the second verb to take the -ing form.

Verb + -ing
We use a verb in its *-ing* form** after certain verbs, including stop, avoid, admit, can't stand, deny, dislike, enjoy, hate, like, love, mind and practise.	I enjoy going to the cinema. I don't like living in a city.
The *-ing* form** is used after prepositions.	I'm looking forward to seeing you. He insisted on seeing the shop manager.