want (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /wɒnt/
Definition
To have a desire for something or to wish for something to happen.
Examples
I want to go to the park.
She wants a cup of tea.
Do you want to play a game?
How to Use want
- want to + verb (collocation)
- To desire to perform an action. — "I want to eat pizza."
- want [noun] (collocation)
- To desire a thing. — "She wants a dog."
- want [someone] to + verb (collocation)
- To desire another person to perform an action. — "He wants you to help him."
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