TO-infinitive or gerund: BEGIN, START, CONTINUE, CEASE, DREAD, INTEND, LOVE

These verbs can be followed by either a to-infinitive or a gerund with almost no difference in meaning:

I began to learn languages when I was ten.
He began using this software three years ago.

I started wondering what would happen if I lost my job.
After a while, I started to wonder why she'd said that.

Kate continued wearing her wedding ring after her husband's death.
You continue to surprise me!

Two days later, the screen ceased to function.
They ceased fighting when the commander was killed.

I dread to think what could have happened. (used exclusively in the expression I dread to think/imagine when we don't want to think about something distressing or unpleasant)
I dread asking you this question, but... (I'm afraid to ask you this question, but...)

The list of things he intended to do was getting longer and longer.
We intend contacting the company before taking any action.

I love dancing.
I love to dance.