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she wanted to take a picture with me vs she wanted to have a picture with me

Both phrases are correct, but 'She wanted to take a picture with me' implies that she wanted to be in the picture with you, while 'She wanted to have a picture with me' suggests that she wanted to possess a picture that includes you.
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Last updated: October 28, 2024 • 12722 views

she wanted to take a picture with me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone wants to be in a picture together with another person. It implies a desire to be part of the photograph.

Examples:

  • She wanted to take a picture with me at the party.
  • He asked if he could take a picture with me.
  • Oct 28, 2014 ... Romania's Halep: 'Serena Williams told me she wanted to take a picture with (me ) the future number one'. 0 inShare. by Irina Popescu. x ...
  • Apr 23, 2015 ... They all signed it and wrote "first vinyl signed" on the top and then Sydney said she wanted to take a picture with me because she was so ...
  • Apr 3, 2015 ... A lady motioned that she wanted to take a picture with me and Sawyer, then another lady did the same thing. I assumed they were with his ...
  • Nov 25, 2005 ... Then one woman came up to me and said she wanted to take a picture with me because I ''looked important.'' I swear that's what she said.

Alternatives:

  • She wanted to have a picture taken with me
  • She wanted to be in a picture with me

she wanted to have a picture with me

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase can be used when someone wants to possess a picture that includes another person. It suggests a desire to keep or own the photograph.

Examples:

  • She wanted to have a picture with me from our trip.
  • He wanted to have a picture with me to remember the moment.
  • Jan 18, 2015 ... The next day she wanted to have a picture with me. When did you decide to make a second film? TS: When I was writing Part 1, I had so many ...
  • Browse all Instagram photos tagged with #artistalang. View likes and comments.

Alternatives:

  • She wanted to keep a picture with me
  • She wanted to own a picture with me

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