Meaning
want and expect something
Primary Function
Expressing hope for a future outcome
Communicative Purpose
expressing wishes for the future
Pattern
hope for
Core Structure
hope for
Função primária
Expressing hope for a future outcome
Propósito comunicativo
expressing wishes for the future
Situações de gatilho
uncertainty, wishes, goodbyes
Contextos
everyday, professional
Padrão
hope for
Estrutura central
hope for
Slots de substituição
a noun phrase denoting the desired outcome (e.g., better weather, a promotion, peace)
Colocados típicos
- better weather
- a promotion
- peace
- success
- good news
Substituições comuns
- wish for
- look forward to
- anticipate
Erros comuns
'hope to' is used with actions (e.g., hope to see you); 'hope for' refers to events or outcomes.
Similar / contraste
look forward to, wish for
Interferências
Do not confuse ‘hope for’ (future outcome) with infinitive constructions like ‘hope to do something.’
Família do chunk
- hopeless
- hopeful
Nuance
somewhat passive – expresses expectation rather than active intent.
Efeito pragmático
optimistic tone indicating confidence in a future event.
Dica de memória
“We’re hoping for good news.”
Nota
This chunk is used to express optimism about a future outcome or event, often with a sense of expectation rather than active effort.
Upgrade path
hope for the best, prepare for the worst
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