hope (for)

verb

ˈhōp How to pronounce hope (for) (audio)
Definition of hope (for)next
as in to expect
to believe in the future occurrence of (something) he was hoping for an A in English

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hope (for)
  1. expect
  2. anticipate
  3. await
Verb
  • The two are expected to anchor Atlanta’s frontcourt heading into the second half of the season.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Bertha is expected to produce total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches with isolated totals to 6 inches through Thursday night along Texas Gulf Coast and South Texas.
    — MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of expect
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  • Now Iran keeps opening and closing it, and together with Oman, the Arab nation on the other side of the strait, is anticipating charging tolls.
    — Ron Kampeas, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
  • Service is highly personalized and accessible with the touch of a button, with butlers trained to anticipate and respond to guest needs and preferences.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of anticipate
Verb
  • At Ajai Wildlife Reserve, a dozen rangers awaited their arrival.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • Live Nation lost its antitrust case against earlier this year, and the company and the dozens of plaintiff states await a judge’s ruling on potential remedies.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
Definition of await
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“Hope (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hope%20%28for%29. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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