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I just wanted to say vs I just want to say

Both phrases are fine/correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'I just wanted to say' is used when you want to express something in the past, while 'I just want to say' is when you want to express something in the present or future.
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Last updated: July 22, 2024 • 46440 views

I just wanted to say

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express something in the past.

Examples:

  • I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the movie.
  • I just wanted to say thank you for your help.
  • Jan 28, 2018 ... I just wanted to say…” is a way of minimizing something about what they are about to say. They may be implying… * that they don't want to ...
  • Aug 24, 2024 ... I just wanted to say THANK YOU. Thank you to God. Thank you to my team. Thank you to Julian + Dann. Thank you to my cowriters.
  • Sep 3, 2020 ...I just wanted to say, happy birthday.” From S2 ep.10—Cooper walks into Harry's baby shower, obviously unaware of what's going on, and says ...
  • Jul 2, 2024 ... My Friends, I just wanted to say THANK YOU to everybody who contributed to our Day of Giving in celebration of the Gary Sinise Foundation's ...
  • Apr 8, 2024 ... I just wanted to say thank you to all my tree town friends, recently lost my grandpa and everyday when I go on finch and see this it makes me smile.
  • Jun 27, 2024 ... I just wanted to say “thank you” to everyone who came out to CrimeCon. Getting the opportunity to interact and converse with you about ...
  • Aug 24, 2024 ... 39K likes, 270 comments - thomasrhettakins on August 24, 2024: "I just wanted to say THANK YOU. Thank you to God. Thank you to my team.
  • Nov 29, 2023 ... Um ok this is unreal?? I just wanted to say to anyone who listened to my music this year, anywhere in the world, thank you.
  • Aug 28, 2024 ... 18K likes, 98 comments - grangersmith on August 28, 2024: "Rollin' into the fall, I just wanted to say this has been the sweetest summer of ...
  • May 7, 2018 ... ... I just wanted to say something? In which case they might dream up obscure "nuances" that were never in your mind. For example, that you knew ...

Alternatives:

  • I wanted to say
  • I was going to say
  • I meant to say
  • I had intended to say
  • I had planned to say

I just want to say

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express something in the present or future.

Examples:

  • I just want to say that I appreciate your hard work.
  • I just want to say that I will always be there for you.
  • Apr 14, 2012 ... ... use tips the balance in favor of fair use". Stephanie Mills - I Just Want To Say. 90K views · 12 years ago ...more. Bailarmente. 5.45K.
  • Aug 29, 2024 ... Federico Chiesa. “I just want to say something that stuck to my mind when I was about to land in the aeroplane”. “I saw Anfield and as soon ...
  • Oct 13, 2024 ... I just want to say… This is truly one of my favourite communities on the internet. I love this app and I love seeing everyone sharing their ...
  • I Just Want to Say. Country/region. Albania (ALL L), Algeria (DZD د.ج) ... © 2024, I Just Want to Say Powered by Shopify · Refund policy · Privacy policy ...
  • Jul 17, 2019 ... In "I just want to say..." the speaker might be about to make a comment directed at another comment made earlier or someone and perhaps oppose ...
  • Oct 3, 2022 ... I just want to say how much I love Memphis! Mempho Festival was fantastic and was curated so well from top to bottom with great acts...the ...
  • 2 days ago ... I just want to say one thing about Jake Retzlaff... After listening to many of the sound clips from his practices, post games, and all the ...
  • Oct 31, 2023 ... 241 likes, 22 comments - ericwilzig on October 31, 2023: " I just want to say the biggest THANK YOU!!! ❤️ We had hundreds of people come ...
  • Oct 15, 2024 ... I just want to say that I would find it very disrespectful if my partner would post something like this and simply quite strang.
  • Oct 4, 2022 ... Joe Marsh | T1 | I Just Want to Say a Couple of Things | The. Becca Estrella/The ...

Alternatives:

  • I want to say
  • I would like to say
  • I need to say
  • I have to say
  • I intend to say

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