Word: Hope

Pronunciation

/hoʊp/

Definitions

• Noun: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen; a positive attitude that what is wanted can be attained. E.g. “She held on to the hope that her son would recover soon.”
• Verb: To wish for something with confidence or expectation of its fulfillment; to look forward to (a specified thing) with desire and reasonable confidence. E.g. “I hope to travel around the world someday.”

Phrases

• Hope for the best: To maintain optimism even when facing challenges or uncertainty. E.g. “We’re hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.”
• Hope against hope: To continue to hope in a seemingly hopeless situation. E.g. “Despite the doctor’s prognosis, they were hoping against hope for a miracle.”
• Place one’s hopes on something/someone: To trust or rely on something or someone to bring about a desired outcome. E.g. “The entire team has placed their hopes on the new player to win the match.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “There is still a glimmer of hope that we can turn things around.”
• Verb: “He hoped his application would be accepted by the university.”

Synonyms

• Expectation
• Aspiration
• Desire
• Wish
• Longing
• Anticipation
• Optimism
• Trust
• Confidence
• Belief