hope for

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anticipate v.
expect v.
fish for v.

VERB

anticipate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume await count on forecast foresee prepare for see

STRONG

conjecture divine entertain figure foretell prognosticate prophesy suppose visualize wait

WEAK

bargain for be afraid count chickens cross the bridge foretaste have a hunch jump the gun look for look forward to plan on prevision promise oneself see coming see in the cards wait for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubt

WEAK

be amazed be surprised be unready

VERB

expect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

await forecast foresee hope predict suppose take think

STRONG

apprehend assume calculate conjecture contemplate divine envisage feel figure foreknow gather imagine look presume presuppose reckon sense surmise suspect trust understand

WEAK

bargain for bargain on be afraid count on in the cards look ahead to look for look forward to see coming wait for watch for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve

STRONG

disregard know misunderstand neglect overlook

VERB

fish for

Synonyms

WEAK

angle angle (for) elicit hunt for invite search for seek solicit try to evoke

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hope for

Daniela Largo, 32, was pulled from the debris on Tuesday in the city of Pereira to shouts of joy and applause, becoming a symbol of hope for a nation reeling from Monday's disaster.

From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026

Investors will continue to keep a close eye on oil prices and developments in the Middle East as they hope for a U.S.-Iran agreement that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Accompanying him was his wife, who held out hope for two missing brothers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

The album becomes everything the musician and his label could hope for.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

As the co-chairs of a citizens’ group, with no official recognition, all Ann and C.P. could do was turn over the suggestions and hope for the best, and that is what they did.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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