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The future tense form of 'want' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb want. Example: They will want to buy a house in the future. (They will want to buy a house in the future.)

Definition of “want”

to desire or wish for something
to feel a need or a lack of something

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Future Simple	want
Future Continuous	wanting
Future Perfect	wanted

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

She will want to buy a new car next year.

Example

They will want to travel the world someday.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time tomorrow, I will be wanting a cup of coffee.

Example

They will be wanting a break after working all day.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of this month, she will have wanted to quit her job.

Example

They will have wanted to buy a house for a long time.

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