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Want alternatives in English: Formal ways to say I want
1. Wish: of synonyms for want
Wish has many different meanings and using it instead of “want” can be very formal. One of the meanings of wish as of want alternatives in English is to say that you want something or you want to do something. Imagine that you are at a restaurant and the food is not good. you seek the manager and tell him “I wish to make a complaint.” Let’s look at another example:- Passengers wishing to take the King’s cross train should board now!
- Can I have my steak rare?
- As you wish sir. (We prepare it the way you want)
Learn more: I think synonym
2. would like: of want alternatives in English
There are several ways to say I like in English. Would like is used to politely say that you want something. For example, imagine that you are at a restaurant, you look at the menu and you tell the waiter or waitress this sentence:- I think I’d like the soup for my starter.
- I’d like to travel to Venice.
*Pro tip: would like + infinitive
And another one:- I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who has subscribed to my channel.
3. Desire: of want alternatives in English
Desire means to want something strongly.- The hotel had everything you could possibly desire.
- The president desires to meet the new prime minister.
4. Long: of different ways to say I want
Long as an adjective means tall or high. But, as a verb, it is of want alternatives in English which means that you have a strong desire or wish. There are 2 ways of using it as of synonyms for want :1. to long for something
– She longed for a relaxing weekend. (She really wanted to have a relaxing weekend.) – What I long for is success in my career! (I really have the desire to be successful).2. To long to do something
– She longed to see him one more time! (She really wanted to see him for one last time.)Learn more: I agree synonym
5. Fancy: Of synonyms for want
To fancy is of want alternatives in English that means to want something or to want to do something. Look at this example: It’s the end of the working hour and I turn to my colleague and say:- Hey! Do you fancy a drink this evening? (Do you want to go and grab some drinks?)
- Do you fancy going out for a meal after work? (Do you want to go out for a meal?)
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