English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "he wants to" Mean?
Learn what "he wants to" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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He wants to raise this child as our own.
It means the child will be treated and brought up like a biological or legal child in the family.
From Good For Him, Episode 28
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says another person wants to raise the child as part of their family.
Usage Scenario
Use this in family or adoption-related conversations. It is meaningful, but the wording is a bit specific and context-dependent for an indexed phrase page.
Better ways to say it
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He wants to raise this child as our own.
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He wants to raise the child as our own.
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He wants to bring up this child as our own.
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