hoping
v.v. wanting something to happen and thinking that it is possible. You use this when you are looking forward to a good result in the future.
v. to cherish a desire with anticipation; to expect with confidence. Often followed by a 'that' clause or an infinitive phrase.
I am hoping to see you at the party tonight.
The farmers are hoping for rain after several weeks of dry weather damaged their crops.
Economists are hoping that the recent adjustment in interest rates will stabilize the market without triggering a significant increase in unemployment.
From hope + -ing. Cognate with German Hoffnung (“hope”).
Often takes the preposition 'for' when followed by a noun, or 'to' when followed by an infinitive.
I am hoping for win the gameI am hoping to win the gameUse 'to' with a verb and 'for' with a noun.