Answer: hoping

AnswerCrossword Clue
HOPINGHaving expectancies
hopingto look forward to with desire and confidence
hopingto have hope
hopingperson or thing giving cause for hope
hopingthe feeling that something desired is possible
hopingsomething hoped for
hopingHOPE, to desire (to wish for)
HOPING... for the best
HOPING"O tender yearning, sweet ...!": Schiller
HOPINGBeing optimistic
HOPINGExpectant.
HOPINGTrusting.
HOPINGOptimistic
HOPINGWishing earnestly
HOPINGShowing faith
HOPINGWishful
HOPINGExpressing optimism