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
  • As travelers increasingly value experiences and expect greater personalization, hotels have an opportunity to manage the entire guest journey, not simply the room reservation.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Meta now expects full-year capital expenditures of $130 to $145 billion, having raised the floor.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 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
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  • 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 31 Jul. 2026.

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