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Gulliano Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Diff. wanted and want

I came here because I wanted you to know that I am beginning to understand your purpose

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I came here because I want you to know that I am beginning to understand your purpose
  

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Both are correct. The 'past of politeness' is often used with the verb 'want'. In other words wanted sometimes replaces want when the speaker wants to be more indirect about what he wants.

— CalifJim

  • Both are correct.
  • The 'past of politeness' is often used with the verb 'want'.
  • In other words wanted sometimes replaces want when the speaker wants to be more indirect about what he wants.
  • CJ
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Both are correct. The 'past of politeness' is often used with the verb 'want'. In other words wanted sometimes replaces want when the speaker wants to be more indirect about what he wants.

CJ
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thanks a lot. Emotion: smile

Now i understand why could is used instead of can in requests.
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