dislike [to go/going]

I’m a researcher of English linguistics. I have something I'd like to ask.

I know that the verb “dislike” takes a gerund as its object. Are there any cases where the verb can take an infinitive as its object? How about (1) or (2)?

(1) She dislikes to go to school.
(2) Most people dislike to pay taxes.

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SW-User

Sub 'going' and 'paying' and it's proper English.

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SW-User

@Hidenori Are you typing on a phone? I always use a keyboard.

Hidenori · 46-50, M

@SW-User Yes. I'm typing on a phone.

SW-User

@Hidenori Tricky!

Zeusdelight · 61-69, M

Are you aware of the discussion in stack exchange?

https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/357866/can-to-infinitives-be-used-after-the-verb-dislike/358177#358177

Hidenori · 46-50, M

@Zeusdelight Thanks for the link. I will take a look.

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