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Ways to Say "want you to" in English
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he can be my successor,
This means the speaker wants someone to evaluate whether another person is suitable to replace them.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 58
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone asks another person to judge whether a man can take over the role.
Usage Scenario
Use this in formal or work-related discussions about roles and succession. It sounds stiff and is not common everyday English.
Better ways to say it
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I want you to determine whether he can be my successor.
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Can he be my successor?
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I need you to decide if he's suitable to replace me.
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