hope

verb
/ˈhəʊp/

To want (something) to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might .

Example

“They are hoping it does not rain, but I expect it will.”

Other meanings

To intend to do something and look forward to the prospect of having done it .
“I hope to succeed.”
To expect optimistically that one might get something either a change in circumstance or an object .
“They're hoping for the best, but I don't think it's looking very good.”

Synonyms

trust
desire

Example sentences

“I hope I don't have any dreams.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0
“I hope to be making some money soon.”
Tatoeba · Miktsoanit · CC0
“Is there hope for freedom in this country?”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0

Word history

From Old English "hopian".

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “hope” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.