Hello !
When can we use the present simple tense after "to hope"?
I hope you'll like it! or I hope you like it!
Thank you.
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It depends on the context. For example, if you hand a present to a friend, but she isn't going to open it immediately, you would say "I hope you'll like it [when you open it]". However, if she opens it immediately while you are there, you would say "I hope you like it".
You can often use the present tense with "I hope".
I hope I have some cheese in the fridge.
I hope my car is OK.