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UK//aɪ wɒnt juː tʊ steɪ ðɛr//US//aɪ wɑnt ju tʊ steɪ ðɛr//

Meaning of I want you to stay there

Expresses a desire for someone to remain in a specific location.

In simple words: I would like you to remain in that place.

I want you to stay there in a sentence

  • I want you to stay there and keep an eye on things.
  • When the storm hit, I want you to stay there until it passes.
  • During the meeting, I want you to stay there until we finish.
  • If you feel unsafe, I want you to stay there with your friends.

How to use I want you to stay there

Used in informal and formal contexts. When wanting to ask someone to remain, this phrase is direct yet polite.

Grammar pattern

want + object + to + verb

Memory hint

Imagine asking a friend to not leave a party - 'stay there!'

Related words

Collocations with I want you to stay there

  • want you to stay
  • told you to stay
  • asked you to stay
  • want them to stay
  • want us to stay

Synonyms for I want you to stay there

  • I urge you to stay
  • I ask you to remain
  • Please don’t leave
  • I need you to stay
  • I request you stay

Common mistakes with I want you to stay there

  • Omitting 'to' before the verb.
  • Using 'stay' without specifying 'there'.
  • Confusing with 'I want you staying there'.

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Frequently asked questions about I want you to stay there

What does I want you to stay there mean?

I would like you to remain in that place.

What is the definition of I want you to stay there?

Expresses a desire for someone to remain in a specific location.

How do you use I want you to stay there in a sentence?

I want you to stay there and keep an eye on things.

Can you give another example of I want you to stay there?

When the storm hit, I want you to stay there until it passes.

What are synonyms for I want you to stay there?

Common alternatives include I urge you to stay, I ask you to remain, Please don’t leave, I need you to stay, I request you stay.

What words go with I want you to stay there?

It commonly pairs with want you to stay, told you to stay, asked you to stay, want them to stay, want us to stay.

What are common mistakes when using I want you to stay there?

Omitting 'to' before the verb. Using 'stay' without specifying 'there'. Confusing with 'I want you staying there'.

How do you pronounce I want you to stay there?

US: //aɪ wɑnt ju tʊ steɪ ðɛr//, UK: //aɪ wɒnt juː tʊ steɪ ðɛr//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I want you to stay there?

Used in informal and formal contexts. When wanting to ask someone to remain, this phrase is direct yet polite.