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She wanted to buy the dress, but it was too expensive.
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She wanted to buy the dress, but it was too expensive.
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How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
If you want to buy that dress, make sure you have enough money because it might be expensive.
Describing Habits
She usually avoids expensive items, so she didn't buy the dress.
Asking About Others
Did she end up buying the dress, even though it was expensive?
Sharing Hypotheticals
She would have bought the dress if it hadn't been so expensive.
Rephrased versions
Formal
She desired to purchase the garment, however, its cost proved prohibitive.
Casual
She really liked the dress, but it cost too much.
Simpler English
She wanted the dress, but it was too pricey.
Phrases to learn
wanted to buy
To have a desire or intention to purchase something.
too expensive
Costing more than what is affordable or desirable.