If I'd wanted to
In the PEU third edition, Unit 124.4, it says:
Could have + past participle means 'would have been allowed'.
I could have kissed her if I'd wanted to.
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'if I'd wanted to' = 'if I would wanted to', so why not if I would want to? (after 'would', use an infinitive without 'to')
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If I say 'I could have kissed her if I wanted to.', does it mean the same?
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kadioguy 'if I'd wanted to' = 'if I would wanted to', No. If I had wanted to.
- kadioguy 'if I'd wanted to' = 'if I would wanted to', No.
- If I had wanted to.
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kadioguy'if I'd wanted to' = 'if I would wanted to',
No.
If I had wanted to.
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