hope
Usage
What are other ways to say hope?
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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"My hope is that these findings will help move us towards stronger conclusions about the functions of dreaming," Konkoly said.
From Science Daily
Many observers remain sceptical that a new accord is within reach but Takht-Ravanchi said Iran would head to the next round in Geneva with hope that a deal could be done.
From BBC
But it has long contributed to "tanking" -- lowly teams throwing in the towel long before the regular season ends in hopes of landing a franchise-altering player in the draft.
From Barron's
Sunday's forecast features gusts around 35 mph after wobbling golf balls at 18 had Bhatia hoping for a moment for a delay to Sunday.
From Barron's
Sometimes you just need to cross your fingers and hope you are lucky, she says.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
