want
verb (used with object)
to feel a need or a desire for; wish for.
will have wanted
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future perfectof want.future perfect
Used to describe an action that will be fully completed or achieved by a specific point in the future.
Example Sentences
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As for Beatrice and Eugenie, they have kept their princess title - which will be a small victory for Andrew, who will have wanted to protect his daughters, even at his own expense.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2025
After losing their last Champions League game 2-0 to Sporting and 3-1 to Arsenal in the north London derby at the weekend, Spurs fans will have wanted a response from their side in Germany.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2022
The tempo shown for much of the Colombia tie was exactly what Gareth Southgate will have wanted but the manner and timing of Yerry Mina’s equaliser is a concern.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 4, 2018
Southgate will have wanted more goals and more tempo, especially in the second half - but what he wanted most of all will have been victory and that was never in doubt.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2016
We know the trustees are supporters of the club and will have wanted to do the right thing.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 3, 2011
