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An infinitive is an unconjugated verb: no one is doing the action. For example, to walk is an infinitive; no one is doing the walking. I walk is conjugated to the first person; I am doing the walking.

To is generally the sign of infinitive. To play, to sing, to watch
I went to market to buy some books. He wishes to behappy.
However, after certain verbs 'bare infinitive ' is used.
I saw him walk down the hill. He heard me sing. (bare infinitive)

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