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Other crossword clues for answer "HOPED"

HOPED
Didn't despair
Held expectations for
Crossed one's fingers
Wished (for)
Made a wish
Had fingers crossed
Was optimistic
Played Pollyanna
Had expectations
Had a wish
Wished
Didn't give up
Had one's fingers crossed
Didn't quite expect
Kept the faith
Had faith
Aspired
Had aspirations
Had optimism (for)
Wished earnestly
Wasn't despondent
Cherished a desire.
Trusted.
Anticipated.
Desired.
Expected with confidence.
Looked forward to.
Had great expectations.
Wanted very much.
Dreamed.
Looked for the silver lining.
Yearned
Yearned (for)
Wasn't sure, say
Had an expectation
Spain "___ and Prayed"
Waited and wanted
Desired, with "for"
Wanted
Had dreams?