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

单词	hopes
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) hopes 1 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of hope as in dreams Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance dreams wishes aims plans intends means proposes aspires purposes contemplates purports looks attempts designs tries struggles endeavors strives considers ponders allows debates calculates meditates achieves schemes goes accomplishes plots mulls (over) effects performs executes hopes 2 of 2 noun plural of hope 1 as in opportunities Synonyms & Similar Words opportunities possibilities resources substitutes replacements recourses reliefs resorts makeshifts stopgaps expedients 2 as in wishes Synonyms & Similar Words wishes desires minds projects schemes plots aspirations aims plans dreams things ambitions goals intentions ideas objectives purposes nirvanas ideals destinations pretensions targets objects intents meanings holy grails designs ends termini grails marks bournes bourns terminuses points Antonyms & Near Antonyms means methods ways 3 as in beliefs Synonyms & Similar Words beliefs assurances confidences principles faiths credences tenets trusts precepts convictions axioms credits laws certainties philosophies certitudes reliances dogmatisms dependences fanaticisms insistences doctrines dependances dogmas dogmata Antonyms & Near Antonyms doubts discredit skepticism suspicions uncertainties disbeliefs distrust mistrust nonbeliefs See More
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hope

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