hope

US /hoʊp/

UK /hoʊp/

1.

a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen

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She has high hopes for her future.

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There is still hope that he will recover.

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aspiration desire wish dream ambition

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despair hopelessness

1.

to want something to happen or be true and think that it is possible

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I hope you have a great time.

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We hope for the best.

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wish desire aspire pray trust

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despair give up

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hopeful cross my heart (and hope to die)