Meaning
to want to do something and believe it is possible
Primary Function
expresses optimistic intention
Communicative Purpose
to talk about aspirations or plans
Pattern
hope to
Core Structure
hope to
Função primária
expresses optimistic intention
Propósito comunicativo
to talk about aspirations or plans
Situações de gatilho
future plans, goals, polite statements
Contextos
everyday conversation, professional settings
Padrão
hope to
Estrutura central
hope to
Slots de substituição
verb phrase indicating the action (e.g., see, visit, finish)
Colocados típicos
- sincerely
- certainly
- really
- very much
Substituições comuns
- aim to
- plan to
- aspire to
Erros comuns
using *hope doing; using *hope to have (correct: hope to do)
Similar / contraste
plan to, aim to, intend to, look forward to doing
Interferências
some languages use ‘hope’ with subjunctive; English uses ‘to’
Família do chunk
- plan to
- aim to
- intend to
- look to
Nuance
'hope to' is less definite than 'plan to'; it conveys a softer intention or possibility.
Efeito pragmático
pleasant and forward‑looking tone indicating optimism rather than certainty.
Dica de memória
hope to travel
Nota
Commonly used to express optimism about future events or actions, often with a sense of personal desire or intention.
Upgrade path
use ‘aspire to’ for ambitious long-term goals
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