hope
Nouns
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(n) a specific instance of feeling hopeful
- it revived their hope of winning the pennant
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(n) the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
- in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope
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(n) grounds for feeling hopeful about the future
- there is little or no promise that he will recover
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(n) someone (or something) on which expectations are centered
- he was their best hope for a victory
- (n) United States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (1903-2003) Bob Hope, Leslie Townes Hope,
- (n) one of the three Christian virtues
Verbs
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(v) expect and wish
- I trust you will behave better from now on
- I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise
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(v) be optimistic; be full of hope; have hopes
- I am still hoping that all will turn out well
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(v) intend with some possibility of fulfilment
- I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening