HOPING Definition & Meaning

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hoping

[hoh-ping]

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noun

the act of one who hopes.
The time for talk and hoping is over; now is the time for action.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of hoping¹

hop(e) ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

here's hoping, I am, or we are, feeling moderately confident about the desired outcome.
Here’s hoping the rest of the term presents us with some sunshine and warmer weather.

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“And that comes from her dark and very sad past and how long she has been thinking about killing Joel. That’s the energy I was hoping to put across.”

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Ukraine is another pressing topic on the agenda, with President Volodomyr Zelensky there hoping to discuss continued support for his country, sanctions against Russia and future financing for reconstruction efforts.

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Many of those living outside the country are sending messages to loved ones, hoping for a reply.

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"I have driven the ball as good as I have for a long time, so that's a positive from this week. I was hoping to play better, but didn't."

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They had come down to give their demo tapes to Nick, hoping he would pass them on to the Roses.

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