hope
Third Person
hopes
Present Participle
hoping
Past Tense
hoped
Past Participle
hoped
1
to want something to happen or be true
transitive
- They hoped their team would win the championship.
- She hoped he would forgive her for the mistake.
- He hopes that his hard work will be recognized and rewarded.
- As the election approaches, many citizens hope for positive changes in government.
- The team is practicing diligently, hoping to win the championship.