Verb
want to know (third-person singular simple present wants to know, present participle wanting to know, simple past and past participle wanted to know)
(idiomatic) To ask (used as a dialogue marker or introductory statement).
After Holly asked how eco-anxiety affected her, Pippa explained: 'If I've not been careful about how much news I'm watching because I want to know as much as possible. Source: Internet
According to the CAN chairman, “Now, if you want to know the position of Christianity about blasphemy, I will say there is what you can blaspheme about and what you cannot. Source: Internet
And I also want to know who that teacher came in contact with that day. Source: Internet
According to her, the devil inflicted her with a very weird sickness that fans don’t want to know. Source: Internet
And to whoever submitted, “To the boy in the red hoodie who tried to slide down the banister next to Dauten then fell off backwards, not romantically interested just want to know if you’re ok,” we’re all dying to know if he’s okay, too. Source: Internet
Aitchison wonders why there is not more public concern, saying: ‘If a fifth of your sheep were dying, you would want to know why.’ Source: Internet