say what you wanted to say vs say what you want to say

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Say what you wanted to say' is used when referring to something that someone wanted to say in the past, while 'say what you want to say' is used when referring to something someone currently wants to say.

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say what you wanted to say

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that someone wanted to say in the past.

This phrase is used to encourage someone to express something they intended to say in the past but may not have said. It implies a sense of completion or closure.

Examples:

I know you're upset. Take a deep breath and say what you wanted to say.
He finally had the chance to say what he wanted to say all those years ago.

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Alternatives:

say what you meant to say
say what you were going to say
say what you had in mind
say what you had planned to say
say what you had on your mind

say what you want to say

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something someone currently wants to say.

This phrase is used to encourage someone to express their current thoughts or feelings. It implies a sense of openness and honesty in communication.

Examples:

Don't hold back. Say what you want to say.
If you have something on your mind, just say what you want to say.

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Then you can say what you want to say.
Say what you want to say.
Please, just say what you want to say and get out of here.
Just say what you want to say.
Then say what you want to say and iPhone listens.iPhone converts your words into notes.
Just say what you want to say.
Now, you can finally say what you want to say since Carolyn died.
Just say what you want to say.
How about you just come out and say what you want to say?
Why not just say what you want to say in the text?
But if you want you can stay here and say what you want to say.
You can say what you want to say. I'm just getting done what I need to get done.
Say what you want to say.
Say what you want to say, Ellen.
Say what you want to say about George "Iceman" Chambers... but he is dead game!
Say what you want to say.
You say what you want to say.
You take her the way you want, you take her, you take her... provided you say what you want to say.
Just... you never know, so, you know... it's good to say what you want to say.
Say what you want to say to me.

Alternatives:

speak your mind
express yourself
share your thoughts
voice your opinion
communicate openly

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