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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hoped

Root, England's greatest batter and a veteran of 166 Tests, said he hoped his "natural persona" is suited to bringing a sense of calm to the men's national team.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

South Korean officials have said the exercises had begun as planned and that they hoped the personal chemistry between Trump and Kim would bring them back to talks.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

Organizers hoped the shows would draw 250,000 attendees and inaugurate the city as a home for jazz events on par with New Orleans and Montreal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

In a statement, the South Korean embassy in the U.S. said it hoped that the “friendly relationship” between Trump and Kim would lead to “meaningful dialogue” and advance stability on the Korean Peninsula.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

He hoped no one else had heard him.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix