def correct_infinitive(inf_corrections, verb):

    """Correct the infinitives using Laurence's list

    Parameters
    ----------
    verb: str
        verb to correct

    Returns
    -------
    str
        corrected infinitive
    """

    try:
        if verb in inf_corrections.keys() and inf_corrections[verb] != "":
            return inf_corrections[verb]
        else:
            return verb
    except:
        return verb