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hope
1[ hohp ]
noun
- the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best:
to give up hope.
Synonyms: , ,
- a particular instance of this feeling:
the hope of winning.
- grounds for this feeling in a particular instance:
There is little or no hope of his recovery.
- a person or thing in which expectations are centered:
The medicine was her last hope.
- something that is hoped for:
Her forgiveness is my constant hope.
verb (used with object)
- to look forward to with desire and reasonable confidence.
- to believe, desire, or trust:
I hope that my work will be satisfactory.
verb (used without object)
- to feel that something desired may happen:
We hope for an early spring.
- Archaic. to place trust; rely (usually followed by in ).
Hope
2[ hohp ]
noun
- Anthony, pen name of Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins.
- Bob Leslie Townes Hope, 1903–2003, U.S. comedian, born in England.
- John, 1868–1936, U.S. educator.
- a town in SW Arkansas.
- a female given name.
hope
1/ əʊ /
noun
- sometimes plural a feeling of desire for something and confidence in the possibility of its fulfilment
his hope for peace was justified
their hopes were dashed
- a reasonable ground for this feeling
there is still hope
- a person or thing that gives cause for hope
- a thing, situation, or event that is desired
my hope is that prices will fall
- not a hope or some hopeused ironically to express little confidence that expectations will be fulfilled
verb
- tr; takes a clause as object or an infinitive to desire (something) with some possibility of fulfilment
I hope to tell you
we hope you can come
- introften foll byfor to have a wish (for a future event, situation, etc)
- tr; takes a clause as object to trust, expect, or believe
we hope that this is satisfactory
Hope
2/ əʊ /
noun
- HopeAnthony18631933MEnglishWRITING: novelist Anthony, real name Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins. 1863–1933, English novelist; author of The Prisoner of Zenda (1894)
- HopeBob19032003MUSEnglishTHEATRE: comedianTHEATRE: comic actor Bob, real name Leslie Townes Hope. 1903–2003, US comedian and comic actor, born in England. His films include The Cat and the Canary (1939), Road to Morocco (1942), and The Paleface (1947). He was awarded an honorary knighthood in 1998
- HopeDavid (Michael)1940MBritishRELIGION: churchman David ( Michael ). Baron. born 1940, British churchman, Archbishop of York (1995–2005)
Derived Forms
- ˈDZ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- DZ· noun
- DZ·Բ· adverb
- self-hope noun
- ܲ·DZ·Բ adjective
- un·DZ·Բ· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hope1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hope1
Idioms and Phrases
- hope against hope, to continue to hope, although the outlook does not warrant it:
We are hoping against hope for a change in her condition.
More idioms and phrases containing hope
- great white hope
- in hopes of
- live in (hope of)
- not a hope in hell
- pin one's hopes on
- while there's life, there's hope
Example Sentences
Federal investigators on Wednesday concluded a controlled fire in Pacific Palisades that officials hope will help them determine what caused the January blaze that killed a dozen people and destroyed thousands of homes.
There are 29 major league teams that start the season hoping to advance to the playoffs, and then there are the Dodgers, who start planning for October in March.
However, the network's parent company, Paramount, has been looking to settle with the president, as it hopes to stay in his good graces.
At the beginning of each of those summers, there was a mix of optimism, hope and determination that I would bowl well enough in Championship cricket to get the call.
The ease in which she has taken on Hayes' legacy has been just as impressive as Chelsea's unbeaten run and will only strike fear into those hoping to topple them.
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When To Use
What are other ways to say hope?
To hope for something is to look forward to it with desire and reasonable confidence. When should you use this verb over anticipate, expect, or await? Find out on .
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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