hope

¹hope

verb \ˈhōp\

hopedhop·ing

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

Examples of HOPE

1. No one knows yet if anyone survived the crash. At this point, we can only hope.
2. I hope you're feeling better soon.
3. That's what she hoped would happen.
4. Let's hope that the strike ends soon.
5. I hope I haven't bored you.
6. Everyone in your family is well, I hope.

Origin of HOPE

Middle English, from Old English hopian; akin to Middle High German hoffen to hope

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with HOPE

cope, coup, dope, grope, lope, mope, nope, ope, pope, rope, scop, scope, slope, soap, stope, taupe, tope, trope

²hope

noun

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

Examples of HOPE

1. When they started their life together, they were young and full of hope.
2. Rescuers have not yet abandoned hope that more survivors will be found.
3. The drug has brought hope to thousands of sufferers.
4. We allowed ourselves to entertain hopes that the crisis would end soon.
5. The goal raised the hopes of the team.
6. The hope is that there will be a settlement soon.
7. The lawyers do not want to raise false hopes of an early settlement.
8. He told them the truth with the hope that they would understand.
9. He had little hope of attending college.
10. The latest reports hold out hope for a possible end to this crisis.

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)