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to want
Present form | Past form | Continuous form | Past Participle form |
|---|---|---|---|
Want | Wanted | Wanting | Wanted |
Present form
Want
I want to go to Italy.
He wants to study history.
A: What do you want to have for dinner?
B: I don't want anything.
A: Do you want anything to drink?
B: Oh, yes. Can I have a glass of water please?
Past form
Wanted
I wanted a new Xbox game.
They wanted to see a film.
A: Did you want to do something special day?
B: No, thanks. I wanted to go to restaurant but it's shut.
A: Oh well. Maybe next time.
Continuous form
Wanting
***Not used***
Past participle
Wanted
I've wanted to go there for so long.
We've wanted to watch him play football for years.
A: How long have you wanted to go to China?
B: Quite a long time. I've wanted to go ever since I saw pictures.
A: When will you go?
B: Later this year.
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