hope
hoʊp
verb
Definition: intend with some possibility of fulfilment
Example: I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening
- Synonyms:go for
verb
Definition: expect and wish
Example: I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise
- Synonyms:desire
- Synonyms:trust
noun
Definition: grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
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- Synonyms:promise
noun
Definition: United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
Example:
- Synonyms:bob hope
- Synonyms:leslie townes hope
noun
Definition: a specific instance of feeling hopeful
Example: it revived their hope of winning the pennant
verb
Definition: be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes
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noun
Definition: one of the three Christian virtues
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noun
Definition: someone (or something) on which expectations are centered
Example: he was their best hope for a victory
noun
Definition: the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
Example: in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope