1. "At the time I would have wanted to do it" (If the possibility had been available at the time, however it wasn't.) or it could mean. 2. " I can't remember whether I wanted to do it at the time but I'm sure that I would have wanted to" (The possibility was there but I can't remember my thoughts)
Would vs wanted?
Senior Member. The past tense of want is wanted. The past tense of will mow is would mow OR (depending on various factors) will have mown.
Would have to meaning?
Would have to do can be used to refer to a situation in the past, present or future.