hoped

VERB

long for, dream about

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate assume believe cherish count on expect hold wish

STRONG

aspire await contemplate desire foresee pray presume rely suppose surmise suspect sweat trust

WEAK

be sure of deem likely depend on feel confident hang in have faith keep fingers crossed knock on wood look at sunny side look forward to promise oneself sweat it sweat it out take heart think to watch for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon disbelieve distrust doubt forsake

STRONG

know

WEAK

despair fear

Example Sentences

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In Tweedbank, however, David Cumming said he also hoped it could pave the way for more pedestrian and cycling links.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

"I had hoped my daughters would grow up in the family home," she said, wearing a pin showing her village.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Kevin Warsh is becoming Federal Reserve chair at a pivotal moment for the U.S. economy — forcing him to be something other than the disruptor he hoped to be.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Investors and Washington hoped Paz would stabilize the resource-rich nation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

When I reached up to stroke her ear, I think she hoped I had brought her a potato.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo