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Synonyms for hoped

Grammar : Verb
Spell : hohp
Phonetic Transcription : hoʊp

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Définition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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