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Is it correct to say wanted to?
Is it correct to say “I’m wanting to”? Yes, it is perfectly correct. For example, you can say “I’m wanting to travel, but I don’t have the money.” or “I’m wanting to eat, but I’m feeling dizzy.”
How do you write just wanted?
In conversation (or friendly text) we can omit the subject “I”, so the grammatically correct form would be: I just wanted… in writing you must be sure the audience understands who and what is being discussed. If everyone understands these things, the subject (and auxiliary verb) can be omitted easily and often.
When to Use wanted or wants?
Most uses of want involve the simple forms of the verb (want, wants, wanted). When we are talking about wishes or desires we can also use the continuous form (is wanting, was wanting, will be wanting).
Can I say wanted?
Both are correct, but we use wanted to show more politeness, especially if your addressee has a higher status than you or is a person that you respect. Wanted for past time. Both are correct.
How do you use I wanted to know in a sentence?
I want to know where the M-5 bus stops….I-want-to-know Sentence Examples
- Do I want to know what it was?
- No. I want to know who sent her and why.
- What makes you think I want to know anything from you?
- Only let me tell you, I want to know my son-in-law better.
What is a word for wanting to know?
What is another word for wanting to know?
| asking | enquiringUK |
|---|---|
| quizzing | interrogating |
| grilling | inquiring |
| interviewing | probing |
| examining | investigating |
Can you say wanted?
Both are correct, but we use wanted to show more politeness, especially if your addressee has a higher status than you or is a person that you respect.
What is the difference between always wanted and have always wanted?
Note, “always wanted” and “have always wanted” even though they differ somewhat in meaning, can usually be used interchangeably. The only time one is true but not the other is when someone definitely no longer wants something. By the way, this isn’t meant to cover every possible shade of meaning for every possible case.
What is the difference between ‘I wish to ask’ and ‘I want?
“I wish to ask the following question …”. ie whereas it says “wanted” rather than “want” the past tense is not necessarily understood to convey past wanting. Whereas “I have wanted to ask …” suggests that the past or continuous-past act of wanting is a genuine and relevant part of what is being communicated.
What does I have wanted to ask you for some time mean?
“I have wanted to ask you for some time how you manage to achieve [ insert achievement here] , and I am delighted to finally have the opportunity to do so”. When used like this, the phrase is really more about complimenting somebody than on informing them re your desire to ask.