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I wanted you to meet __

🇬🇧 UK //aɪ ˈwɒntəd juː tə miːt// 🇺🇸 US //aɪ ˈwɑːntəd juː tə miːt//

Meaning of I wanted you to meet __

I wished for you to become acquainted with someone.

In simple words: I wished for you to see or know someone

I wanted you to meet __ in a sentence

• I wanted you to meet my sister at the event.
• I wanted you to meet the new manager during lunch.
• I wanted you to meet my best friend when he visits.
• I really wanted you to meet the author of that book.
• Earlier, I wanted you to meet some colleagues before the meeting.

How to use I wanted you to meet __

Commonly used when introducing someone. It's appropriate in both formal and casual conversations, but less common in very informal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of it as setting up a meeting - you wanted for the meeting to happen.

Related words

Collocations with I wanted you to meet __

• meet someone
• meet for coffee
• meet at the office

Synonyms for I wanted you to meet __

• I hoped you to meet
• I wished for you to meet
• I was eager for you to meet

Common mistakes with I wanted you to meet __

• Using 'want' instead of 'wanted' for past reference.
• Confusing 'meet' with 'met' in past tense.
• Forgetting to add a subject or object, making it unclear.

Frequently asked questions about "I wanted you to meet __"

What does "I wanted you to meet __" mean?

I wished for you to see or know someone

What is the definition of "I wanted you to meet __"?

I wished for you to become acquainted with someone.

How do you use "I wanted you to meet __" in a sentence?

I wanted you to meet my sister at the event.

Can you give another example of "I wanted you to meet __"?

I wanted you to meet the new manager during lunch.

What are synonyms for "I wanted you to meet __"?

Common alternatives include I hoped you to meet, I wished for you to meet, I was eager for you to meet.

What words go with "I wanted you to meet __"?

It commonly pairs with meet someone, meet for coffee, meet at the office.

What are common mistakes when using "I wanted you to meet __"?

Using 'want' instead of 'wanted' for past reference. Confusing 'meet' with 'met' in past tense. Forgetting to add a subject or object, making it unclear.

How do you pronounce "I wanted you to meet __"?

US: //aɪ ˈwɑːntəd juː tə miːt//, UK: //aɪ ˈwɒntəd juː tə miːt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "I wanted you to meet __"?

Commonly used when introducing someone. It's appropriate in both formal and casual conversations, but less common in very informal settings.