hope (for)

verb

ˈhōp How to pronounce hope (for) (audio)
Definition of hope (for)next
as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something) he was hoping for an A in English

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hope (for)
  1. expect
  2. anticipate
  3. await
Verb
  • Markets currently expect a pause in January, the CME Fed Watch tool shows, after warmer-than-expected inflation data this week ignited some caution, economists said.
    Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The case was previously scheduled to go to trial in August 2025, but is now expected to be dismissed.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of expect
Verb
  • Here are three things that students can likely anticipate as EA/ED results are announced in the coming weeks: 1.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The global population landscape is set to experience a significant shift, as some countries grapple with dramatic declines while others anticipate major growth.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of anticipate
Verb
  • That rediscovery of a deeper humanity, which comes from collective solidarity [and] collective action, awaits anyone who will look honestly at our situation.
    Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
  • There, three Rado watches that embody the holiday essence of gratitude, celebration and love await: Captain Cook, True Square Open Heart and Centrix Open Heart Super Jubilé.
    Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of await
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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