hopes (for)

verb

Definition of hopes (for)next
present tense third-person singular of hope (for)
as in expects
to believe in the future occurrence of (something) he was hoping for an A in English

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  1. expects
  2. anticipates
  3. awaits
Verb
  • Looking ahead, Crocs expects China and India to be key drivers of growth.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of expects
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  • Sustainability And Comfort Trends Josh Christian, CEO of the Home Technology Association, anticipates significant advances in climate control by the technology learning our preferences and daily routines over time.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This strategy anticipates the price action to be range-bound in the near term.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of anticipates
Verb
  • Hutter’s wife, Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp), anxiously awaits her husband’s return while experiencing a strange supernatural connection to the Count.
    Scott Phillips, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Read on for my review of Capella Ubud and discover what awaits at this exceptional sanctuary in Bali.
    Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of awaits
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“Hopes (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopes%20%28for%29. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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