hoping
Pronunciation: [ˈhoʊ.pɪŋ]
Word
Context: "desire"
(verb) to want something to happen. It's when you think something good could happen and you really want it to come true.
Example
I am hoping to visit my grandparents this summer.
Example
She is not hoping to go to that party because she feels tired.
Example
What are you hoping for your birthday?
Context: "future expectations"
(verb) when you look forward to a future event that you believe is possible. It’s like wishing for something to happen and believing it can.
Example
He is hoping to be accepted into the school he applied to.
Example
They are not hoping to fail the test; they studied hard.
Example
Are you hoping for good weather tomorrow?
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