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1hope

verb \ˈhōp\

: to want something to happen or be true and think that it could happen or be true

hopedhop·ing

Full Definition of HOPE

intransitive verb
1
:  to cherish a desire with anticipation <hopes for a promotion>
2
archaic :  trust
transitive verb
1
:  to desire with expectation of obtainment
2
:  to expect with confidence :  trust
hop·er noun
hope against hope
:  to hope without any basis for expecting fulfillment
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Origin of HOPE

Middle English, from Old English hopian; akin to Middle High German hoffen to hope
First Known Use: before 12th century

Synonym Discussion of HOPE

expect, hope, look mean to await some occurrence or outcome. expect implies a high degree of certainty and usually involves the idea of preparing or envisioning <expects to be finished by Tuesday>. 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>. look, with to, implies assurance that expectations will be fulfilled <looks to a tidy profit from the sale>; with for it implies less assurance and suggests an attitude of expectancy and watchfulness <look for rain when the wind shifts to the northeast>.

2hope

noun

: the feeling of wanting something to happen and thinking that it could happen : a feeling that something good will happen or be true

: the chance that something good will happen

: someone or something that may be able to provide help : someone or something that gives you a reason for hoping

Full Definition of HOPE

1
archaic :  trust, reliance
2
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>
b :  someone or something on which hopes are centered <our only hope for victory>
c :  something hoped for

First Known Use of HOPE

before 12th century

HOPE

abbreviation

Definition of HOPE

Health Opportunity for People Everywhere

Hope

biographical name \ˈhōp\

Definition of HOPE

Anthony — see Sir Anthony Hope hawkins

Hope

biographical name

Definition of HOPE

Bob 1903–2003 originally Leslie Townes Hope Am. (Brit.-born) comedian

Hope

biographical name

Definition of HOPE

Victor Alexander John 1887–1951 2d Marquis of Lin*lith*gow \lin-ˈlith-(ˌ)gō\ British soldier; viceroy of India (1936–43)
HOPE Defined for Kids

1hope

verb \ˈhōp\
hopedhop·ing

Definition of HOPE for Kids

:  to desire especially with expectation that the wish will be granted <I hope she remembers I'm coming.>

2hope

noun

Definition of HOPE for Kids

1
:  desire together with the expectation of getting what is wanted
2
:  a chance or likelihood for something desired <There isn't much hope of winning.>
3
:  something wished for <My hope is that we'll all do well.>
4
:  someone or something that may be able to help <You're our last hope.>

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