In complex object the inf. is in predicate relation to a noun in the common case or a pronoun in the genetive case. CO-construction is used in the following cases:
- After verbs of perception [see, hear, feel, watch, observe, notice]. F.e. No one has ever heard her cry.{bare inf}
- After verbs of mental activity [think, believe, consider, expect, understand, suppose, find]. F.e. I know him to be an honest man.{to-inf}
- After verbs of emotion [would like, would love, would hate, would dislike]. F.e. I’d love you to come with me too. {to-inf}
- After verbs of wish and intention [want, wish, desire, intend, mean]. F.e. I don’t want him to be punished. {to-inf}
- After verbs of declaring [declare, pronounce]. F.e. I declare you to be out of your mind. {to-inf}
- After verbs of inducement [have, make, get, order, tell, ask]. F.e. I can’t get him to do it properly. {to-inf}