hopes (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of hope (for)
as in expects
to believe in the future occurrence of (something) he was hoping for an A in English

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  1. expects
  2. anticipates
  3. awaits
Verb
  • Moderna expects that thousands of melanoma patients could benefit within the first few years of approval.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This is the first story in what CBS California Investigates expects to be an ongoing series on the state's LRP system, as public records requests are fulfilled.
    — Julie Watts August 20, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of expects
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  • Rimpinen competes to get to second chances and anticipates opponents’ passes very well.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Under its new business plan, which aims to operate a 10-event annual schedule, the tour anticipates reaching profitability after three years.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of anticipates
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  • North Miami Republican Wancito Francius awaits the Democratic nominee in the general election.
    — CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Best Hotels in Saint Tropez Hedonism awaits in elegant hotels with glittering spas and beachfront locations.
    — Lanie Goodman, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of awaits
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“Hopes (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopes%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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