hoped (for)

verb

past tense of hope (for)
as in expected
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 hoped (for)
  1. expected
  2. anticipated
  3. awaited
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  • Tropical Storm Bertha is slowly organizing in the northeastern Gulf, where it is expected to bring several days of heavy rain, gusty winds and coastal flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast from Florida to Louisiana.
    — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Geomagnetic activity is expected to increase late on Tuesday, July 21 and continue into Wednesday, July 22.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of expected
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  • Such an outcome seemed highly improbable when the loan agreement was struck with Barcelona; all parties anticipated his move would be made permanent.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Of particular interest are the human remains, which are anticipated to provide information on the diet and living conditions of the area’s inhabitants at the time.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of anticipated
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  • Probably the biggest highlight of the trip was the reception which awaited the veterans at Midway.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • As the wheels of justice turned in the background, the world awaited news that the trophy had been found.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of awaited
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