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hope for

VERB

anticipate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume await count on forecast foresee prepare for see

STRONG

conjecture divine entertain figure foretell prognosticate prophesy suppose visualize wait

WEAK

bargain for be afraid count chickens cross the bridge foretaste have a hunch jump the gun look for look forward to plan on prevision promise oneself see coming see in the cards wait for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubt

WEAK

be amazed be surprised be unready

VERB

expect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

await forecast foresee hope predict suppose take think

STRONG

apprehend assume calculate conjecture contemplate divine envisage feel figure foreknow gather imagine look presume presuppose reckon sense surmise suspect trust understand

WEAK

bargain for bargain on be afraid count on in the cards look ahead to look for look forward to see coming wait for watch for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve

STRONG

disregard know misunderstand neglect overlook

VERB

fish for

Synonyms

WEAK

angle angle (for) elicit hunt for invite search for seek solicit try to evoke

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While sportsbooks hope for a lively tournament that keeps bettors engaged, they don’t want things to get too wild, like the last World Cup final.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Ian Dennis: After shining at the Under-20 World Cup last October, Yassine will now hope for a chance on the biggest stage of all.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The economic progress dims hope for a nuclear deal with the U.S., since Washington has often dangled sanctions relief or economic incentives to get Pyongyang to freeze, halt or relinquish its nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Fans at Anfield will hope for a similar upturn now that Iraola has the chance to work with a squad of established stars and big-money signings.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

That is the darkest hour of any organization and in that hour a major operation may be the only hope for its salvation.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

hope for

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