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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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  • "Information wants to be free" is a slogan of technology activists invoked against limiting access to information. According to criticism of intellectual property rights  ...
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  • 1 day ago ... Report: Tom Brady wants to pursue acting after NFL career. By John Breech | CBSSports.com. February 23, 2015 5:41 pm ET ...

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.
  • 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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