want to know

verb

To ask (used as a dialogue marker or introductory statement).

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Meanings

verbwant to know (third-person singular simple present wants to know, present participle wanting to know, simple past and past participle wanted to know)

present singular third person wants to know · participle present wanting to know · participle past wanted to know · past wanted to know

  1. idiomaticTo ask (used as a dialogue marker or introductory statement).

    1970, John Fogerty (Creedence Clearwater Revival), "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" I want to know, have you ever seen the rain / Comin' down on a sunny day?

    1 more example

    "What do you see?" Thayet wanted to know.

    1988, Tamora Pierce, Lioness Rampant,, page 114
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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