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KATHLEEN
what the difference between would like and want? for Example I would like to know and I want to know. What is the difference?
Nov 7, 2018 3:04 PM
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They are the same meaning, but "I would like" sounds more polite or gentle.
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"I would like" is the more polite version of "I want". It's exactly the same as the difference between "Je voudrais" and "Je veux" in French.
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Yes. "I would like to know" will be used more commonly in a professional setting.
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