HOPE (FOR) Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

hope (for)

verb

ˈhōp

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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Unlike Army, Navy has had two weeks to prepare for the game and Newberry is expecting his defense – led by senior linebacker Colin Ramos – to be ready for the nation’s top running attack.

Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 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

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