hope

1 of 2

verb

ˈhōp

hoped; hoping

intransitive verb

: to cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen or be true

hopes for a promotion

hoping for the best

I hope so.

archaic : trust

transitive verb

: to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment

I hope she remembers.

hopes to be invited

: to expect with confidence : trust

Your mother is doing well, I hope.

hoper noun

hope

2 of 2

noun

: desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment

came in hopes of seeing you

also : expectation of fulfillment or success

no hope of a cure

when they were young and full of hope

: someone or something on which hopes are centered

our only hope for victory

: something desired or hoped for

great hopes for the coming year

archaic : trust, reliance

Example Sentences

Verb No one knows yet if anyone survived the crash. At this point, we can only hope. I hope you're feeling better soon. That's what she hoped would happen. Let's hope that the strike ends soon. I hope I haven't bored you. Everyone in your family is well, I hope. Noun When they started their life together, they were young and full of hope. Rescuers have not yet abandoned hope that more survivors will be found. The drug has brought hope to thousands of sufferers. We allowed ourselves to entertain hopes that the crisis would end soon. The goal raised the hopes of the team. The hope is that there will be a settlement soon. The lawyers do not want to raise false hopes of an early settlement. He told them the truth with the hope that they would understand. He had little hope of attending college. The latest reports hold out hope for a possible end to this crisis. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

To hope that humans will have an epiphany and realize the equality of animals is farfetched. —

WIRED, 19 Feb. 2023 Lillard will hope the third time’s the charm after failing to win this event in two previous attempts. —

Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2023 Instead, authorities hope efforts to divert people from ending up in the hospital may ease the strain as well as ultimately improve outcomes. —

Alexander Tin, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2023 The researchers hope to begin clinical trials in humans by 2025, per New Scientist. —

Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Feb. 2023 Community leaders in the Putumayo province of Colombia hope to protect the region from the spread of coca crops and rising deforestation. —

Anastasia Moloney, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Feb. 2023 Some, like Wolf, hope the relationship can be repaired; others argue that the pairing has always been fraught, if not impossible. —

Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023 In particular, among the manufacturers, Boeing will hope to enlarge its presence in India’s single-aisle jet market. —

Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 15 Feb. 2023 Russia, meanwhile, may hope Moldova will crack under this influx of refugees, this helping to further destabilize Eastern Europe. —

Cristian Gherasim, CNN, 15 Feb. 2023

Noun

Ferrada’s hope is that, as her research continues, more and more patients will get to experience that same relief. —

WIRED, 14 Feb. 2023 My hope, desire and vision is that Brazelton’s will again become the nucleus of the community and our city. —

Detroit Free Press, 14 Feb. 2023 My personal hope is that communities are built to solve real-world problems—per the concepts of Wikinomics and the sharing of problems, the collaboration of minds can solve problems quickly through data sharing, ideation and resolution. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023 Gaston said her hope is for city police to keep arresting individuals that are causing trouble in the streets. —

Deidre Montague, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2023 Kaplan and Simonic say their hope is that not only do more volunteers sign up, but that more and more people submit unfinished pieces to Loose Ends. —

Caitlin Huson, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Feb. 2023 Her hope is to find support from the city to preserve these oral histories. —

Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 11 Feb. 2023 But really, hope is about expecting Paul to come home at some point and to see our parents again, which is really the goal. —

Abc News, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2023 Kaplan and Simonic say their hope is that not only do more volunteers sign up, but that more and more people submit unfinished pieces to Loose Ends. —

Caitlin Huson, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

hope

1 of 2 verb

ˈhōp

hoped; hoping

: to desire something and expect that it will happen or be obtained

hope to succeed

hope you'll accept the invitation

hope for a bicycle

hope

2 of 2 noun

archaic : trust entry 1 sense 1a, reliance

our hope is in the king

: desire accompanied by expectation of fulfillment

in hope of an early recovery

: someone or something on which hopes are centered

a home run was the only hope for victory

: something hoped for

hope 1 of 2

verb

as in to wish

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

wish
dream
look
plan
mean
purpose
aim
intend
propose
try
aspire
design
contemplate
attempt
consider
struggle
debate
ponder
purport
meditate
strive
endeavor
allow
calculate
go
achieve
effect
accomplish
scheme
mull (over)
plot
perform
execute

hope

2 of 2

noun

as in hopefulness

Synonyms & Similar Words

hopefulness
optimism
cheerfulness
idealism
brightness
rosiness
perkiness
sunniness
meliorism
sanguinity
bullishness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

concern
pessimism
skepticism
despair
caution
apprehension
cynicism
hopelessness
desperation
discouragement
gloom
bearishness
realism
pragmatism
bleakness
disheartenment
gloominess
cheerlessness
dreariness

as in confidence

Synonyms & Similar Words

confidence
trust
assurance
faith
certainty
credence
conviction
acceptance
surety
positiveness
certitude
assuredness
sureness
stock
credit
reliance
dependence
dependance

as in wish

Synonyms & Similar Words

wish
plan
idea
aim
purpose
goal
dream
meaning
intention
desire
objective
mind
intent
ambition
aspiration
object
ideal
design
end
thing
target
point
project
mark
bourn
bourne
pretension
scheme
plot
destination
grail
holy grail
destination
terminus
terminus

Synonym Chooser

The words expect and look are common synonyms of hope. While all three words mean "to await some occurrence or outcome," hope implies little certainty but suggests confidence or assurance in the possibility that what one desires or longs for will happen.

hopes to find a job soon

In some situations, the words expect and hope are roughly equivalent. However, expect implies a high degree of certainty and usually involves the idea of preparing or envisioning.

expects to be finished by Tuesday

While the synonyms look and hope are close in meaning, look, with to, implies assurance that expectations will be fulfilled; with for it implies less assurance and suggests an attitude of expectancy and watchfulness.

looks to a tidy profit from the sale

look for rain when the wind shifts to the northeast

单词	hope
释义	hope 1 of 2 verb ˈhōp hoped; hoping intransitive verb 1 : to cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen or be true hopes for a promotion hoping for the best I hope so. 2 archaic : trust transitive verb 1 : to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment I hope she remembers. hopes to be invited 2 : to expect with confidence : trust Your mother is doing well, I hope. hoper noun hope 2 of 2 noun 1 a : desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment came in hopes of seeing you also : expectation of fulfillment or success no hope of a cure when they were young and full of hope b : someone or something on which hopes are centered our only hope for victory c : something desired or hoped for great hopes for the coming year 2 archaic : trust, reliance Phrases hope against hope : to hope without any basis for expecting fulfillment Synonyms Verb anticipate await expect watch (for) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb No one knows yet if anyone survived the crash. At this point, we can only hope. I hope you're feeling better soon. That's what she hoped would happen. Let's hope that the strike ends soon. I hope I haven't bored you. Everyone in your family is well, I hope. Noun When they started their life together, they were young and full of hope. Rescuers have not yet abandoned hope that more survivors will be found. The drug has brought hope to thousands of sufferers. We allowed ourselves to entertain hopes that the crisis would end soon. The goal raised the hopes of the team. The hope is that there will be a settlement soon. The lawyers do not want to raise false hopes of an early settlement. He told them the truth with the hope that they would understand. He had little hope of attending college. The latest reports hold out hope for a possible end to this crisis. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb To hope that humans will have an epiphany and realize the equality of animals is farfetched. —WIRED, 19 Feb. 2023 Lillard will hope the third time’s the charm after failing to win this event in two previous attempts. —Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2023 Instead, authorities hope efforts to divert people from ending up in the hospital may ease the strain as well as ultimately improve outcomes. —Alexander Tin, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2023 The researchers hope to begin clinical trials in humans by 2025, per New Scientist. —Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Feb. 2023 Community leaders in the Putumayo province of Colombia hope to protect the region from the spread of coca crops and rising deforestation. —Anastasia Moloney, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Feb. 2023 Some, like Wolf, hope the relationship can be repaired; others argue that the pairing has always been fraught, if not impossible. —Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023 In particular, among the manufacturers, Boeing will hope to enlarge its presence in India’s single-aisle jet market. —Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 15 Feb. 2023 Russia, meanwhile, may hope Moldova will crack under this influx of refugees, this helping to further destabilize Eastern Europe. —Cristian Gherasim, CNN, 15 Feb. 2023 Noun Ferrada’s hope is that, as her research continues, more and more patients will get to experience that same relief. —WIRED, 14 Feb. 2023 My hope, desire and vision is that Brazelton’s will again become the nucleus of the community and our city. —Detroit Free Press, 14 Feb. 2023 My personal hope is that communities are built to solve real-world problems—per the concepts of Wikinomics and the sharing of problems, the collaboration of minds can solve problems quickly through data sharing, ideation and resolution. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023 Gaston said her hope is for city police to keep arresting individuals that are causing trouble in the streets. —Deidre Montague, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2023 Kaplan and Simonic say their hope is that not only do more volunteers sign up, but that more and more people submit unfinished pieces to Loose Ends. —Caitlin Huson, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Feb. 2023 Her hope is to find support from the city to preserve these oral histories. —Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 11 Feb. 2023 But really, hope is about expecting Paul to come home at some point and to see our parents again, which is really the goal. —Abc News, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2023 Kaplan and Simonic say their hope is that not only do more volunteers sign up, but that more and more people submit unfinished pieces to Loose Ends. —Caitlin Huson, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English, from Old English hopian; akin to Middle High German hoffen to hope First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing hope beacon of hope forlorn hope hope chest hope for the best hope not beyond hope hope so ray of hope pious hope/wish live in hope in (the) hope of/that only wish/want/hope white hope glimmer/ray of hope cross my heart and hope to die with the hope of hope against hope See More beacon of hope forlorn hope hope chest hope for the best hope not beyond hope hope so ray of hope pious hope/wish live in hope in (the) hope of/that only wish/want/hope white hope glimmer/ray of hope cross my heart and hope to die with the hope of hope against hope See More Kids Definition hope 1 of 2 verb ˈhōp hoped; hoping : to desire something and expect that it will happen or be obtained hope to succeed hope you'll accept the invitation hope for a bicycle hope 2 of 2 noun 1 archaic : trust entry 1 sense 1a, reliance our hope is in the king 2 a : desire accompanied by expectation of fulfillment in hope of an early recovery b : someone or something on which hopes are centered a home run was the only hope for victory c : something hoped for Geographical Definition Hope geographical name city in southwestern Arkansas that was the childhood home of President Bill Clinton population 10,095 Biographical Definition Hope 1 of 3 biographical name (1) ˈhōp Anthony see Sir Anthony Hope hawkins Hope 2 of 3 biographical name (2) Bob 1903–2003 originally Leslie Townes Hope American (British-born) comedian Hope 3 of 3 biographical name (3) Victor Alexander John 1887–1951 2nd Marquis of Linlithgow lin-ˈlith-(ˌ)gō British soldier; viceroy of India (1936–43) hope 1 of 2 verb as in to wish Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance wish dream look plan mean purpose aim intend propose try aspire design contemplate attempt consider struggle debate ponder purport meditate strive endeavor allow calculate go achieve effect accomplish scheme mull (over) plot perform execute hope 2 of 2 noun 1 as in hopefulness Synonyms & Similar Words hopefulness optimism cheerfulness idealism brightness rosiness perkiness sunniness meliorism sanguinity bullishness Antonyms & Near Antonyms concern pessimism skepticism despair caution apprehension cynicism hopelessness desperation discouragement gloom bearishness realism pragmatism bleakness disheartenment gloominess cheerlessness dreariness See More 2 as in confidence Synonyms & Similar Words confidence trust assurance faith certainty credence conviction acceptance surety positiveness certitude assuredness sureness stock credit reliance dependence dependance 3 as in wish Synonyms & Similar Words wish plan idea aim purpose goal dream meaning intention desire objective mind intent ambition aspiration object ideal design end thing target point project mark bourn bourne pretension scheme plot destination grail holy grail destination terminus terminus Synonym Chooser The words expect and look are common synonyms of hope. While all three words mean "to await some occurrence or outcome," hope implies little certainty but suggests confidence or assurance in the possibility that what one desires or longs for will happen. hopes to find a job soon In some situations, the words expect and hope are roughly equivalent. However, expect implies a high degree of certainty and usually involves the idea of preparing or envisioning. expects to be finished by Tuesday While the synonyms look and hope are close in meaning, look, with to, implies assurance that expectations will be fulfilled; with for it implies less assurance and suggests an attitude of expectancy and watchfulness. looks to a tidy profit from the sale look for rain when the wind shifts to the northeast
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