Showing Results for "hoped"

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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She told the outlet that, as it was happening, she hoped someone on the production side would call a halt to it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Investors, who hoped for a short conflict, now warn that the longer fighting drags on, the worse price pressures will be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Communicating with loved ones is important for anyone who wants their final wishes to be granted, or who are concerned about the money they’ve saved throughout their lives being used exactly as they hoped.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

It is hoped the change of ownership will help conservation groups introduce measures which can protect and enhance bird numbers.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I held up the shawl so the people around me couldn’t see it, but I hoped the woman in the hat did.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff