See Explanation

INFINITIVES: AFTER VERBS

USE:
When two verbs in the same clause have the same subject, the second acts as the
object of the first. Depending on the first verb, the second may be in the infinitive
form.

FORM:
[SUBJECT + VERB 1 + (NOT) + Infinitive...]

EXAMPLE:
"Tina decided to study Russian."

There are two main groups of verbs which can be followed by an Infinitive:

SUBJECT'S ATTITUDE: Agree, Choose, Decide, Hope, Offer, Promise, Refuse, etc.

EXAMPLES:
"Patrick agreed to cook dinner."
"Jane chose to stay at home."
"We decided not to buy a new house."
"I hope to win first prize next year."

SUBJECT'S ABILITY: Attempt, Fail, Learn, Manage, Try, Be able to, etc.

EXAMPLES:
"Ben attempted to start the car."
"Anne failed to finish her paper on time."
"We learned to ski when we were on vacation."