English Sentences Focusing on Words and Their Word Families
The Word "Want" in Example Sentences
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2042878	I think Tom didn't want to hang out with you guys two nights in a row.	CK	1
2042879	I want to go back to doing what I was doing before you interrupted me.	CK	1
1027446	I wonder if we'll have enough money to buy Tom the painting he wanted.	CK	1
1096099	The baritone sax that Tom wanted to buy was way too expensive for him.	CK	1
2042880	Tom doesn't want to admit it, but he's excited about tomorrow's dance.	CK	1
2042881	Tom doesn't want to go through another experience like the one he had.	CK	1
1027813	Tom wanted to be the first to shake hands with Mary after her concert.	CK	1
1092491	Tom wanted to stay home and relax instead of hiking with his children.	CK	1
2042882	Are you sure you don't want me to buy you something at the supermarket?	CK	1
953584	I realized that even though I wanted to eat, I didn't have enough time.	CK	1
1911890	I want to study with the same French teacher that Tom is studying with.	CK	1
2042883	Let's play another hand of poker. I want a chance to win my money back.	CK	1
2042884	Now's the time to decide whether you really want to get married or not.	CK	1
1026270	Tom didn't want to eat the worms even though they were high in protein.	CK	1
2451062	Tom had always wanted to study French and he finally got his chance to.	CK	1
2042885	Tom probably just wants to find out what time he's supposed to be here.	CK	1
1092485	Tom wanted to tell Mary what he really thought, but he held his tongue.	CK	1
1867790	Tom wants to know what to do with all the stuff you left in his garage.	CK	1
953260	Everybody in the car said they wanted to get out and stretch their legs.	CK	1
1975688	I didn't actually forget my camera. I just didn't want to take pictures.	CK	1
2042888	I'd think that the last thing you'd want to do right now is talk to Tom.	CK	1
2042889	It's not that I don't want to go, it's just it's not a good time for me.	CK	1
2042874	One thing you definitely don't want to do is to go out alone after dark.	CK	1
1027229	Tom added his name to the list of people who wanted to attend the dance.	CK	1
1026812	Tom can't buy what he wants to buy because he doesn't have enough money.	CK	1
1092567	Tom wanted Mary to buy him some stamps while she was at the post office.	CK	1
2456486	He hung his blazer on a hanger because he didn't want it to get wrinkled.	CK	1
953495	I just want to let you know that I can't attend this afternoon's meeting.	CK	1
2042890	I wanted it to see the elephant first, but Tom wanted to see the monkeys.	CK	1
2042892	If you don't want to have any more contact with Tom, that's fine with me.	CK	1
1144626	If you want your workers to be happy, you need to pay them a decent wage.	CK	1
909548	Last year, I couldn't spend as much time with my children as I wanted to.	CK	1
1095372	Tom certainly made it clear that he didn't want Mary to attend the party.	CK	1
1025928	Tom doesn't want an iPad. He wants a portable device that supports Flash.	CK	1
1922279	Tom removed the hacksaw from his toolbox and asked Mary if she wanted it.	CK	1
3148312	Tom said he wanted to drop in on some old friends while he was in Boston.	CK	1
1092513	Tom wanted to help Mary rake the leaves, but she was using the only rake.	CK	1
2042893	I understand how much you want to go to the party, but I can't let you go.	CK	1
1029240	Tom didn't want to disturb Mary so late at night, but it was an emergency.	CK	1
1553861	Tom said that he wanted to move to Boston because that's where Mary lives.	CK	1
2042894	Tom wanted to give Mary a goodbye kiss, but he thought maybe he shouldn't.	CK	1
2042895	Tom wants to ask what Mary has been doing, but he knows that he shouldn't.	CK	1
1092470	Tom wants to be careful not to use too much water. His well is almost dry.	CK	1
1023710	You say you want to visit Tom? Why in the world would you want to do that?	CK	1
2042896	I don't want to give them any reason to think I'm not willing to do my job.	CK	1
2042897	If there's anything you want to do, you should do it if it makes you happy.	CK	1
2049781	If you want to be a good father, you need to spend time with your children.	CK	1
1990340	Tom had trouble believing that Mary would actually want to go out with him.	CK	1
2042898	You can believe what you want to about me, but that doesn't mean it's true.	CK	1
1040724	From the time he was a small boy, Tom knew that he wanted to be a policeman.	CK	1