Using “I would like to thank” vs “I want to thank” in the acknowledgment page of a thesis

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As stated in the title, I am in doubt between using "I want to thank" and "I would like to thank" to expresse acknowledgment for the supervisors and the committee members in a thesis.
I have used "I would like" at first, but when I checked it using Grammarly, It proposed to be changed to "I want to as": The phrase I would like may sound unconfident. Consider removing it or changing it to more direct language.



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    "would like to..." is always more polite and formal than "want to.." so you would find it more appropriate for a thesis.
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As stated in the title, I am in doubt between using "I want to thank" and "I would like to thank" to expresse acknowledgment for the supervisors and the committee members in a thesis.
I have used "I would like" at first, but when I checked it using Grammarly, It proposed to be changed to "I want to as": The phrase I would like may sound unconfident. Consider removing it or changing it to more direct language.



What is the more appropriate expression to use in this context?






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    "would like to..." is always more polite and formal than "want to.." so you would find it more appropriate for a thesis.
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As stated in the title, I am in doubt between using "I want to thank" and "I would like to thank" to expresse acknowledgment for the supervisors and the committee members in a thesis.
I have used "I would like" at first, but when I checked it using Grammarly, It proposed to be changed to "I want to as": The phrase I would like may sound unconfident. Consider removing it or changing it to more direct language.



What is the more appropriate expression to use in this context?






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As stated in the title, I am in doubt between using "I want to thank" and "I would like to thank" to expresse acknowledgment for the supervisors and the committee members in a thesis.
I have used "I would like" at first, but when I checked it using Grammarly, It proposed to be changed to "I want to as": The phrase I would like may sound unconfident. Consider removing it or changing it to more direct language.



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    "would like to..." is always more polite and formal than "want to.." so you would find it more appropriate for a thesis.
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    "would like to..." is always more polite and formal than "want to.." so you would find it more appropriate for a thesis.
    – squidlydeux
    4 hours ago







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"would like to..." is always more polite and formal than "want to.." so you would find it more appropriate for a thesis.
– squidlydeux
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"would like to..." is always more polite and formal than "want to.." so you would find it more appropriate for a thesis.
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Both are acceptable. "I would like to thank" is slightly more polite, because it is a kind of "indirect" speech.



Grammarly flags this because (I assume) it is built on a particular style guide that emphasizes direct speech patterns. With expository writing, qualifications might sound "weak". For example:




I think it may be true that the African Elephant is larger than the Asian Elephant.




Instead you should know whether or not it is true, and say so with confidence:




The African Elephant is larger than the Asian Elephant.




However confident, direct speech is not always the best option in every situation, especially when expressing humility and gratitude.




I would like to thank my parents, without whom I wouldn't be.







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    Both are acceptable. "I would like to thank" is slightly more polite, because it is a kind of "indirect" speech.



    Grammarly flags this because (I assume) it is built on a particular style guide that emphasizes direct speech patterns. With expository writing, qualifications might sound "weak". For example:




    I think it may be true that the African Elephant is larger than the Asian Elephant.




    Instead you should know whether or not it is true, and say so with confidence:




    The African Elephant is larger than the Asian Elephant.




    However confident, direct speech is not always the best option in every situation, especially when expressing humility and gratitude.




    I would like to thank my parents, without whom I wouldn't be.







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      Both are acceptable. "I would like to thank" is slightly more polite, because it is a kind of "indirect" speech.



      Grammarly flags this because (I assume) it is built on a particular style guide that emphasizes direct speech patterns. With expository writing, qualifications might sound "weak". For example:




      I think it may be true that the African Elephant is larger than the Asian Elephant.




      Instead you should know whether or not it is true, and say so with confidence:




      The African Elephant is larger than the Asian Elephant.




      However confident, direct speech is not always the best option in every situation, especially when expressing humility and gratitude.




      I would like to thank my parents, without whom I wouldn't be.







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        Both are acceptable. "I would like to thank" is slightly more polite, because it is a kind of "indirect" speech.



        Grammarly flags this because (I assume) it is built on a particular style guide that emphasizes direct speech patterns. With expository writing, qualifications might sound "weak". For example:




        I think it may be true that the African Elephant is larger than the Asian Elephant.




        Instead you should know whether or not it is true, and say so with confidence:




        The African Elephant is larger than the Asian Elephant.




        However confident, direct speech is not always the best option in every situation, especially when expressing humility and gratitude.




        I would like to thank my parents, without whom I wouldn't be.







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        Both are acceptable. "I would like to thank" is slightly more polite, because it is a kind of "indirect" speech.



        Grammarly flags this because (I assume) it is built on a particular style guide that emphasizes direct speech patterns. With expository writing, qualifications might sound "weak". For example:




        I think it may be true that the African Elephant is larger than the Asian Elephant.




        Instead you should know whether or not it is true, and say so with confidence:




        The African Elephant is larger than the Asian Elephant.




        However confident, direct speech is not always the best option in every situation, especially when expressing humility and gratitude.




        I would like to thank my parents, without whom I wouldn't be.








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