Hope
/hˈoʊp/
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Definitions
Noun
a specific instance of feeling hopeful; "it revived their hope of winning the pennant"
Noun
the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled; "in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"
Noun
grounds for feeling hopeful about the future; "there is little or no promise that he will recover"
Noun
someone (or something) on which expectations are centered; "he was their best hope for a victory"
Noun
United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003)
Noun
one of the three Christian virtues
Verb
expect and wish; "I trust you will behave better from now on"; "I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
Verb
be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes; "I am still hoping that all will turn out well"
Verb
intend with some possibility of fulfilment; "I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"
More General Terms
anticipation
be after
desire
expectancy
expectation
feeling
individual
mortal
outlook
person
plan
prospect
somebody
someone
soul
supernatural virtue
theological virtue
want
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