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hope / Hope > 9 senses
NOUN1hopeA specific instance of feeling hopeful
2hopeThe general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
3hope, promiseGrounds for feeling hopeful about the future
4hopeSomeone (or something) on which expectations are centered
5Hope, Bob Hope, Leslie Townes HopeUnited States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (born in 1903)
6hopeOne of the three Christian virtues
VERB1hope, trust, desireExpect and wish
2hopeBe optimistic
3hope, go forIntend with some possibility of fulfilment
hope / Hope > pronunciation
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hope > noun 1, feeling
MeaningA specific instance of feeling hopeful.
Examples"it revived their hope of winning the pennant"
Broaderanticipation, expectancy
Verbshope; hope
hope > noun 2, feeling
MeaningThe general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled.
Examples"in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"
Narrowerhopefulness; encouragement; optimism
Broaderfeeling
Contrarydespair
Verbshope; hope
hope > noun 3, cognition
MeaningGrounds for feeling hopeful about the future.
Synonymspromise
Narrowerrainbow
Broaderexpectation, outlook, prospect
Verbshope; hope
hope > noun 4, person
MeaningSomeone (or something) on which expectations are centered.
Examples"he was their best hope for a victory"
Narrowerwhite hope, great white hope
Broaderperson, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
Verbshope; hope
Hope > noun 5, person
MeaningUnited States comedian (born in England) who appeared in films with Bing Crosby (born in 1903).
SynonymsBob Hope, Leslie Townes Hope
Broadercomedian, comic
hope > noun 6, attribute
MeaningOne of the three Christian virtues.
Broadertheological virtue, supernatural virtue
Verbshope; hope
hope > verb 1, emotion
MeaningExpect and wish.
PatternSomebody ----s that CLAUSE
ModelThey hope to move
Examples"I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise"
Synonymstrust, desire
Broaderwish
Nounshope; hope; hope; hope; hoper; hope
hope > verb 2, emotion
MeaningBe optimistic. Be full of hope. Have hopes.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Caused byencourage
Broaderdesire, want
Contrarydespair
Nounshope; hope; hope; hope; hoper; hope
hope > verb 3, cognition
MeaningIntend with some possibility of fulfilment.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s VERB-ing
Examples"I hope to have finished this work by tomorrow evening"
Synonymsgo for
Broaderplan, be after
Nounshoper

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