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wants to vs want to

Both "wants to" and "want to" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Wants to" is used when referring to a singular third person (he, she, it), while "want to" is used for all other subjects (I, you, we, they).

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wants to

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular third person (he, she, it) expressing a desire or intention.

Use "wants to" when the subject is a singular third person (he, she, it) and wants to express a desire or intention.

Examples:

He wants to go to the movies.
She wants to buy a new car.
It wants to play outside.

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Alternatives:

desires to
intends to
hopes to

want to

This phrase is correct for all subjects except singular third person (he, she, it) when expressing a desire or intention.

Use "want to" when the subject is not a singular third person (he, she, it) and wants to express a desire or intention.

Examples:

I want to eat pizza.
You want to travel the world.
We want to learn a new language.
They want to watch a movie.

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What do you want to apply for? Benefits. Retirement You worked and paid Social Security taxes. Family Your current or ...

Alternatives:

would like to
wish to
hope to

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