hope · v
hope
A2 to want something to happen or be true
Dictionary examples:
We hope the teacher forgets about the homework. (0.0)
I hope my phone stops autocorrecting 'hello' to 'jello'. (0.0)
We hope the pizza delivery guy brings extra cheese! (0.0)
I hope (that) the bus won't be late. (12.2)
"Is he coming?" "I hope so." (13.0)
"Do you think it's going to rain?" "I hope not!" (16.3)
We had hoped for better weather than this. (27.3)
hope to do sth
B1 to intend to do something
Dictionary examples:
The student hopes to finish his homework before the next ice age. (0.0)
The chef hopes to cook a meal that doesn't set off fire alarms. (0.0)
I hope to learn all the world's languages by next Tuesday. (0.0)
Dad hopes to retire next year. (18.8)