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Meaning of want to know | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

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

Equivalents

العربية استعلم

Examples

“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?”

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

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

wante wanted wanted for nothing wanted in wanted no part of wanted one's bumps feeling

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