Synonyms for

Hoped

Verb / həʊpt / Another word for hoped — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have a wish to get or do something; to desire strongly.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

anticipated expected wished desired

Informal

figured counted on banked on

Literary

yearned trusted

Antonyms

despaired doubted feared distrusted disbelieved gave up lost hope

Common collocations

  • hoped for the best
  • hoped to achieve
  • hoped to see
  • hoped to find
  • hoped against hope
  • hoped for a miracle
  • hoped it would

Word family

noun hope
verb hope
adjective hopeful
adverb hopefully

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'hope' is 'hoped'. 'Hope' is often followed by 'for' when referring to a specific outcome or thing.

Example sentences

  1. I hoped the weather would be sunny for our picnic.
  2. She hoped to get a good grade on her test.
  3. We hoped our team would win the game.
  4. He hoped to find a new job soon.
  5. They hoped to go to the beach for vacation.

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