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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All that’s left are defensive denials, evasions of Nazi collaboration and the faint hope that something higher has survived.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
UK-based Destiny content creator My name is Byf posted: "Saying goodbye like this is more painful than I can fathom," adding: "I can only hope the road doesn't end here for good."
From BBC • May 22, 2026
One can only hope his generalization proves correct.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
While the parking moratorium is not yet in effect — and still needs to go through several more reviews — officials hope it will eventually help ease congestion and safety concerns in the area.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
‘I hope he knows the way,’ said Renn, keeping her voice down.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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