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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But neither race went as Republicans hoped — and both Kiley and Valadao face a tough road ahead, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It is hoped that conceding a corner which could lead to conceding a goal is a more effective deterrent.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

GM investors might have hoped for a Ford-like reaction.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Ba hoped that the store was thriving and that the first shipment had arrived without too much damage.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu