I've always wanted to come. vs I always wanted to come.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I've always wanted to come." implies a desire that has persisted up to the present moment, while "I always wanted to come." indicates a past desire that may or may not still be relevant. The use of "I've" in the first phrase emphasizes the continuity of the desire.

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I've always wanted to come.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a desire that has persisted up to the present moment.

This phrase is used to convey a long-standing desire that remains relevant up to the present moment.

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I've always wanted to come here.
I've always wanted to come to Korea.
I know you've always wanted to come in here.
I've always wanted to come here, but Jerry gets vertigo.
I've always wanted to come out, and... you know... see what this place is like.
I always wanted to come, and it's much more than I've expected.
I always wanted to come to a place where I'd be treated with dignity and respect.
I've always wanted to say this... let no man come back alive.
I've always wanted to be around someone when they come out of the closet.
You will reduce the UCR felonies... by five percent or more, or... I've always wanted to say this... let no man come back alive.
Good idea! I've always wanted to test-drive a Benz.
Well, I've always wanted to play Carnegie Hall.
I've always wanted to touch you like this.
Yes. I've always wanted to put a spaceman into orbit.
I've always wanted to see an upper pylon.
I've always wanted to take a trip through the wormhole.
Deanna, I've always wanted to earn your respect.
Besides, I've always wanted to see Ithaca.
Good, I've always wanted to meet someone called Yes.
I've always wanted to live by the sea.

I always wanted to come.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a desire that existed in the past, with the possibility that it may still be relevant.

This phrase is used to express a desire that was present in the past, without specifying whether it is still relevant in the present.

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I've always wanted to come here.
I've always wanted to come to Korea.
I know you've always wanted to come in here.
I always wanted to come, and it's much more than I've expected.
I always wanted to come to a place where I'd be treated with dignity and respect.
I've always wanted to come here, but Jerry gets vertigo.
I always wanted the bullet... to come from the same gun.
Come to think of it, I always wanted to know what human flesh tastes like.
Come to think of it, I always wanted to know what human flesh tastes like.
I always wanted to keep to myself.
I always wanted to confront the individual.
I always wanted to learn samba.
I've always wanted to come out, and... you know... see what this place is like.
I always wanted to see the country.
I always wanted to see you again.
I always wanted to go to a wedding reception.
I always wanted to have a brother.
I always wanted to make it with twins.
Even as a kid I always wanted to go, you know.
I always wanted to be a dancer.

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I've always wanted to come. vs I always wanted to come.