hope (Meaning)
hope (n)
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
someone (or something) on which expectations are centered
United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
one of the three Christian virtues
hope (v)
expect and wish
be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes
intend with some possibility of fulfilment
hope (n.)
A sloping plain between mountain ridges.
A small bay; an inlet; a haven.
A desire of some good, accompanied with an expectation of obtaining it, or a belief that it is obtainable; an expectation of something which is thought to be desirable; confidence; pleasing expectancy.
One who, or that which, gives hope, furnishes ground of expectation, or promises desired good.
That which is hoped for; an object of hope.
hope (v. i.)
To entertain or indulge hope; to cherish a desire of good, or of something welcome, with expectation of obtaining it or belief that it is obtainable; to expect; -- usually followed by for.
To place confidence; to trust with confident expectation of good; -- usually followed by in.
hope (v. t.)
To desire with expectation or with belief in the possibility or prospect of obtaining; to look forward to as a thing desirable, with the expectation of obtaining it; to cherish hopes of.
To expect; to fear.
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hope Sentence Examples
- I hope the storm will pass over quickly.
- There is no hope of finding the missing child alive.
- We have high hopes for the future of our company.
- I'm afraid there's no hope for the injured bird.
- Despite the setbacks, we clung to the hope of eventual success.
- The doctor gave us little hope for our son's recovery.
- I hope you'll consider my request for a promotion.
- The tiny seed held the hope of a beautiful flower.
- We need to give up hope on finding our lost pet.
- With hope as our guide, we will overcome all obstacles.
FAQs About the word hope
a specific instance of feeling hopeful, the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled, grounds for feeling hopeful about the future, someone (or someth
wish, purpose, intend, dream, look, mean, calculate, endeavor, propose, ponder
caution, pessimism, skepticism,concern, despair, concern, apprehension, apprehension, skepticism, caution
I hope the storm will pass over quickly.
There is no hope of finding the missing child alive.
We have high hopes for the future of our company.
I'm afraid there's no hope for the injured bird.
