to want
to want
'Want' is a regular verb: want / wanted / wanted. As a stative verb it is normally not used in the continuous tenses or the imperative.
We want more time.
We want more time.
Indicative
Present Simple
I want a cup of tea, please.
I want a cup of tea, please.
You want to learn Spanish this year.
You want to learn Spanish this year.
The baby wants to sleep now.
The baby wants to sleep now.
We want to move to the countryside.
We want to move to the countryside.
You want the truth, but it is not simple.
You want the truth, but it is not simple.
They want a bigger garden for the children.
They want a bigger garden for the children.
Past Simple
I wanted to call you, but it was too late.
I wanted to call you, but it was too late.
You wanted the window seat on the plane.
You wanted the window seat on the plane.
She wanted to become a doctor as a child.
She wanted to become a doctor as a child.
We wanted to stay one more night.
We wanted to stay one more night.
You wanted a refund for the tickets.
You wanted a refund for the tickets.
They wanted nothing more than peace and quiet.
They wanted nothing more than peace and quiet.
Present Perfect
I have always wanted to see the northern lights.
I have always wanted to see the northern lights.
You have wanted this job for years.
You have wanted this job for years.
She has wanted a dog since she was small.
She has wanted a dog since she was small.
We have wanted to thank you for a long time.
We have wanted to thank you for a long time.
You have wanted change for too long.
You have wanted change for too long.
They have never wanted much for themselves.
They have never wanted much for themselves.
Past Perfect
I had wanted to surprise her, but she guessed it.
I had wanted to surprise her, but she guessed it.
You had wanted to leave long before the end.
You had wanted to leave long before the end.
He had wanted that role more than anything.
He had wanted that role more than anything.
We had wanted a quiet evening, not a party.
We had wanted a quiet evening, not a party.
You had wanted to meet him for years.
You had wanted to meet him for years.
They had wanted to sell the house earlier.
They had wanted to sell the house earlier.
Future Simple (will)
Future Simple
I will want a full report by Monday.
I will want a full report by Monday.
You will want to sit down for this news.
You will want to sit down for this news.
She will want to see the results herself.
She will want to see the results herself.
We will want extra chairs for the guests.
We will want extra chairs for the guests.
You will want to check the details twice.
You will want to check the details twice.
They will want an explanation for the delay.
They will want an explanation for the delay.
Conditional
Present Conditional (would)
Present Conditional
I would want to know the truth in your place.
I would want to know the truth in your place.
You would want a lawyer in that situation.
You would want a lawyer in that situation.
She would want us to carry on without her.
She would want us to carry on without her.
We would want to see the contract first.
We would want to see the contract first.
You would want more space with two children.
You would want more space with two children.
They would want a say in the decision.
They would want a say in the decision.
Perfect Conditional (would have)
Perfect Conditional
I would have wanted to say goodbye properly.
I would have wanted to say goodbye properly.
You would have wanted to know sooner.
You would have wanted to know sooner.
He would have wanted things done differently.
He would have wanted things done differently.
We would have wanted to help if we had known.
We would have wanted to help if we had known.
You would have wanted a bigger table for the dinner.
You would have wanted a bigger table for the dinner.
They would have wanted to stay in touch.
They would have wanted to stay in touch.
