hope
Usage
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To hope for something implies a wish that an event may take place and an expectation that it will: to hope for the best. The verb expect implies confidently believing, usually for good reasons, that an event will occur: to expect a visit from a friend. To anticipate is to look forward to an event and even to picture it: Do you anticipate trouble? Await (wait for) something implies being alert and ready, whether for good or evil: to await news after a cyclone.
Example Sentences
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Similar to buying fire insurance, people complain about a hike in their premiums, but in that case, they hope and pray they won’t ever need to make a claim.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
“I also hope it’s a fun, thrilling read.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Now, Uber and Autobrains hope to venture into Munich’s dense streets and high-speed road networks—pending regulator approval—saying the German city provides the right environment to launch robotaxis at scale.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The election board says more than 50.5 million people have registered to vote and despite the conflicts and political tensions, many young and first-time voters say they hope the election will bring stability.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
First, though, he would use one of the carcasses to bait a deadfall, in the hope of trapping something to eat overnight.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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