This is the 5112th most frequent Russian word.
надеялся
"Hoped."
The word 'надеялся' (hoped) is used to express a past tense of hope for an event or outcome one wanted to occur.
Я надеялся, что получится встретиться с тобой.
I hoped that I could meet with you.
Here 'надеялся' is used to signify a feeling of hope regarding a future event involving oneself or another.
Он надеялся увидеть рассвет на вершине горы.
He hoped to see the sunrise at the mountain peak.
In this context, 'надеялся' shifts its meaning slightly to express dependence or trust in someone's promise.