wanted to

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verb phrase

Used to express a past desire or intention to perform a specific action.

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He said he wanted to show a more physical approach to food, that it doesn't just show up on a plate, and that it's something they can contribute to.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

She told Epstein she didn’t know anything about an entity he had set up in her name and that she wanted to “have my normal life.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

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Possible Synonyms

meant to
intended to
had a mind to
wished to
desired to

Possible Antonyms

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other words

refused to
was reluctant to
couldn't be bothered
was forced to
had no interest in