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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It was a boon for Kentucky, bringing more infrastructure, fancy steakhouses and transplants, some of whom hoped to strike it rich making what the industry calls America’s native spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The 1960s were a disruptive and transformative time in America, but the fair hoped to emphasize global connectivity and American optimism.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Kulbergs, a 46-year-old former businessman considered "pragmatic" by local media, said he hoped to create an "enlarged coalition" to administer the Baltic country until parliamentary elections are held October 3.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

However, it also failed to deliver the increase in sporting participation that organisers had hoped for.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

He hoped she was shivering because she was cold, not frightened.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith