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to want (they)

verbgeneral usevery common/kɨˈɾɛɾɐ̃j̃/que·re·rem

Definition

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Personal infinitive form (3rd person plural) of the verb 'to want' or 'to love'. Expresses the action of wanting, wishing, or loving, pertaining to a plural subject.

Usage examples

It's crucial for them to want to participate in the project.
They ended up helping, without even wanting to.

Common combinations

for them to wantif they want

Idiomatic expressions

  • without wanting to (involuntarily)