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Definition of hope
hoped
;hoping
intransitive verb
1 : to cherish a desire with anticipation : to want something to happen or be true hopes for a promotion hoping for the best I hope so.
2 archaic : trust
transitive verb
1 : to desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment I hope she remembers. hopes to be invited
2 : to expect with confidence : trust Your mother is doing well, I hope.
hoper
nounhope against hope
: to hope without any basis for expecting fulfillment
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Examples of hope in a Sentence
No one knows yet if anyone survived the crash. At this point, we can only hope.
I hope you're feeling better soon.
That's what she hoped would happen.
Let's hope that the strike ends soon.
I hope I haven't bored you.
Everyone in your family is well, I hope.
Recent Examples of hope from the Web
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Gunfire on the Fourth KC police and residents hope the dangerous practice of celebratory gunfire will not be as prevalent on the Fourth of July, Toriano Porter reports.
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We were heartened to hear a number of Republican lawmakers call out Mr. Trump for his offensive words and can only hope that the women who are closest to him will follow their examples.
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Backers of the new agreement hope the dams start coming down as early as 2020.
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The Senate’s bill — the Better Health Care Act, which GOP leaders hope to put to a vote later this week — comes nearly two months after the House passed its plan to overhaul the Affordable Care Act.
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Most have concluded that their best options are to protest and delay and hope the backlash turns Republicans against the bill.
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Scientists hope the findings will pave the way to a better understanding of insomnia's neural mechanisms and lead to new ways of treating the disorder, Van Someren said in a statement.
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The brand’s keepers hope to grow that number by moving beyond just building sporty vehicles for the enthusiast fringe, expanding into the greener field where the masses of buyers have clustered: compact crossovers.
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Sato, however, has to hope this year doesn’t shape up too similarly.
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Origin and Etymology of hope
Middle English, from Old English hopian; akin to Middle High German hoffen to hope
Synonym Discussion of hope
hope
Definition of hope
2a : 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 when they were young and full of hopeb : someone or something on which hopes are centered our only hope for victoryc : something desired or hoped (see 1hope) for great hopes for the coming year
Examples of hope in a Sentence
When they started their life together, they were young and full of hope.
Rescuers have not yet abandoned hope that more survivors will be found.
The drug has brought hope to thousands of sufferers.
We allowed ourselves to entertain hopes that the crisis would end soon.
The goal raised the hopes of the team.
The hope is that there will be a settlement soon.
The lawyers do not want to raise false hopes of an early settlement.
He told them the truth with the hope that they would understand.
He had little hope of attending college.
The latest reports hold out hope for a possible end to this crisis.
Recent Examples of hope from the Web
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The moment that barrier is breached, all your data is zapped—along with the hopes of your attacker. | $1,699 and up This article appears in the June issue.
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Authorities have said there is no hope that anyone else will be found alive in the building, which burned for some 48 hours after the blaze began.
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Origin and Etymology of hope
see 1hope
Hope
Definition of Hope
Bob 1903–2003 originally Leslie Townes Hope American (British-born) comedian
Hope
Definition of Hope
Victor Alexander John 1887–1951 2nd Marquis of Lin*lith*gowplay \lin-ˈlith-(ˌ)gō\ British soldier; viceroy of India (1936–43)
Hope
Definition of Hope
city in southwestern Arkansas that was the childhood home of President Bill Clinton population 10,095
HOPE Defined for English Language Learners
hope
playDefinition of hope for English Language Learners
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: to want something to happen or be true and think that it could happen or be true
hope
Definition of hope for English Language Learners
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: the feeling of wanting something to happen and thinking that it could happen : a feeling that something good will happen or be true
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: the chance that something good will happen
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: someone or something that may be able to provide help : someone or something that gives you a reason for hoping
HOPE Defined for Kids
Definition of hope for Students
hoped
;hoping
: to desire especially with expectation that the wish will be granted I hope she remembers I'm coming.
Definition of hope for Students
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.
Learn More about hope
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