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| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : hohp |
| Phonetic Transcription : hoʊp |
Definition of hoped
Origin :- Old English hopian "wish, expect, look forward (to something)," of unknown origin, a general North Sea Germanic word (cf. Old Frisian hopia, Middle Low German, Middle Dutch, Dutch hopen; Middle High German hoffen "to hope," borrowed from Low German). Some suggest a connection with hop (v.) on the notion of "leaping in expectation" [Klein]. Related: Hoped; hoping.
- verb long for, dream about
- And he had hoped so cheerfully all the time to do something.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- “We hoped to receive counsel from our uncle at Hyde,” added Ambrose.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- His uncle appeared at the door just as he had hoped Perronel was ready.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- His forte was not in public speaking, but he hoped they would take the will for the deed.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- It is only to be hoped that they will never have the opportunity.
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
- This was what Mr. Gladstone hoped, and what he thought he had the assurance of.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- I knew you would be falling in love sooner or later--only I hoped it would be later.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- He had hoped, with a great agony of hope, that Dick would have seen it for himself.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- That's why I just said I hoped that the girls would appreciate Grace.
- Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
- The main point is that I hoped she might have a suggestion to make about Hester.
- Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
Synonyms for hoped
- anticipate
- aspire
- assume
- await
- be sure of
- believe
- cherish
- contemplate
- count on
- deem likely
- depend on
- desire
- expect
- feel confident
- foresee
- hang in
- have faith
- hold
- keep fingers crossed
- knock on wood
- look at sunny side
- look forward to
- pray
- presume
- promise oneself
- rely
- suppose
- surmise
- suspect
- sweat
- sweat it
- sweat it out
- take heart
- think to
- trust
- watch for
- wish
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