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Meaning of hoped for
The primary meaning of "hoped for" is to feel a desire or expectation for something to happen or be the case.
Etymology of hoped for
The word "hope" originates from Old English "hopian", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "hopiz", and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "keip-", which carried a sense of desire or wish
Historically, "hope" has been used in English since the 9th century, initially with a sense of desire or wish, and later developing to include a sense of expectation or confidence
Synonyms
anticipated
expected
desired
wished
longed
yearned
aspired
wanted
needed
required
looked forward to
awaited
waited
counted on
relied on
depended on
trusted
believed in
had faith in
was optimistic about
was hopeful about
was confident about
predicted
projected
envisioned
imagined
dreamed
wished for
prayed for
sought
pursued
sought after
aimed for
targeted
hoped against hope
held out hope
kept fingers crossed
wished on a star
Definitions
- To feel a desire or expectation for something to happen or be the case
- * To have a feeling of desire or wish for something to happen
- * To have a sense of expectation or anticipation about something
Usage Examples
- I had hoped for a promotion, but it didn't happen
- * She hoped for a sunny day for her wedding
- * They hoped for a better future for their children
- * The team hoped for a win in the final game