Hope

biographical name

Synonyms of Hopenext
Bob 1903–2003 originally Leslie Townes Hope American (British-born) comedian

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“Hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hope. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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hope

1 of 2 verb
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
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