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I want to vs I wold like to

Both "I want to" and "I would like to" are correct phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. "I want to" is more direct and informal, while "I would like to" is more polite and formal. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 987 views

I want to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in informal contexts.

Use "I want to" when expressing a desire or intention in a direct and informal way.

Examples:

  • I want to go to the beach tomorrow.
  • I want to learn how to play the guitar.
  • I want to eat pizza for dinner.
  • I want to watch a movie tonight.
  • I want to travel the world.
  • I want to legitimize the competition.
  • I want to restore the Universal Church.
  • Mr President, first I want to congratulate Mrs Rothe on her report.
  • I want to... I want to change my answer.
  • I want to congratulate the British presidency.
  • But now I want to be fearless.
  • In 1987, U2 sang, I want to run, I want to hide, I want to tear down the walls, that hold me inside.
  • Share me, hear me: I want to be used I want to be used I want to be used up.
  • I want to feel it, I want to feel the speed, I want to feel the temperature.
  • "Yes, Lord, I want to do Your Will. I love you, I want to be yours, I want to give you my life...".
  • And I want to... I want to smell dark matter.
  • I want to have fun. I want to be happy.
  • But perhaps, for me as a chemist, I want to keep away from general terms; I want to think about specifics.
  • I want to study music, I want to write music.
  • But in this one instance, I want to win more than anything else because I want to deny you and Jeremy the chance of watching it.
  • I want to be an educator and I want to ask your advice.
  • I guess I go because I want to... I want to feel something.
  • I love Ricky, and I want to spend the rest of my life with him, but there are still other things that I want to do.
  • I want to... I want to write to my girl.
  • Tasks are symbolic - I want to drink, I want to dance - but the movement system has to contract 600 muscles in a particular sequence.

Alternatives:

  • I would like to
  • I'd like to

I wold like to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in formal or polite contexts.

Use "I would like to" when making a polite request or expressing a formal desire or intention.

Examples:

  • I would like to schedule a meeting with you.
  • I would like to order a coffee, please.
  • I would like to apply for the job.
  • I would like to visit the museum this weekend.
  • I would like to discuss the project further.

Alternatives:

  • I want to
  • I'd like to

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