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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"I hope Messi can be a world champion again in 2026," he told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Governments in all four UK nations are increasing investment in NHS dentistry and making changes to dental contracts in the hope of giving people more choice.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The company has also reportedly been in discussions about potential concessions in the hope of satisfying Bonta’s concerns and staving off a lawsuit.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
I hope they woke the child up to see the crazy finish, because they’ll never forget it, and school is overrated, anyway.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
As the days and nights passed, there was something else that lifted our spirits, and gave us new hope.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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