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We would like you to come with us to the party.
Verb + Object + To + Infinitive Verb
In Grammar 8-2, we learned to use verbs such as want and would like with to + infinitive verb:
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I don't want to go. I want to stay.
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We would like to take a photo.
Between want / would like and to + infinitive verb, we can use an object. Often, this object is a person.
Notice the difference in meaning:
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I don't want to go. I want to stay.
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I don't want you to go. I want you to stay.
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We would like to take a photo.
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We would like you to take a photo of us.
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