hope
Usage
What are other ways to say hope?
To hope for something implies a wish that an event may take place and an expectation that it will: to hope for the best. The verb expect implies confidently believing, usually for good reasons, that an event will occur: to expect a visit from a friend. To anticipate is to look forward to an event and even to picture it: Do you anticipate trouble? Await (wait for) something implies being alert and ready, whether for good or evil: to await news after a cyclone.
Example Sentences
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“I hope they’re smart,” Vance said about the Iranians.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Researchers involved in this international effort hope the new findings will bring greater attention to its importance in overall health.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
Dedicated to the victims of the Kosovo War, the 82-year-old's choral work from 2000 reflects on the devastation of conflict while expressing hope for peace.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
With that backdrop, hope for a de-escalation around this evening’s deadline was alive.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
We hope you’ll continue to work on your craft, and we invite you to apply again next year with a new writing sample.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
