13
wishing(verb, adjective, desiring, believing)
11
desiring(verb, adjective, desiring, anticipating)
9
expecting(verb, adjective, cheerful, hopeful, optimistic)
9
trusting(verb, adjective, cheerful, optimistic, rosy)
9
yearning(verb, adjective, desiring)
8
awaiting(verb, anticipating)
8
wanting(verb, adjective, desiring)
7
aspiring(verb, petitioning)
7
believing(verb, anticipating)
6
hopeful(adjective, hope, optimistic, expectant)
5
anticipating(verb, adjective, eager, cheerful, comfortable)
5
expectant(adjective, eager, cheerful, hopeful, optimistic)
4
applying(verb, petitioning)
4
eager(adjective, cheerful, hopeful, optimistic, rosy)
4
fancying(verb, desiring)
4
longing(verb, adjective, desiring)
4
pining(verb, adjective, desiring)
3
desirous
3
needing(verb, desiring)
3
sanguine(cheerful, hope, optimistic, rosy, expectant)
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